Cashier Salary in Boston, MA
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The median cashier in the Boston area earns $36,040 a year ($17.33 an hour), 10% above the U.S. median ($32,880) and 1% above the Massachusetts median ($35,520). Half of the 42,920 cashiers there earn between $34,390 and $38,460.
Median $36,040
10th: $32,18090th: $45,820
| Annual pay | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,180 | $32,180 | $24,530 |
| 25th percentile | $34,390 | $34,080 | $28,720 |
| Median | $36,040 | $35,520 | $32,880 |
| 75th percentile | $38,460 | $37,500 | $36,330 |
| 90th percentile | $45,820 | $44,020 | $40,410 |
| Average | $37,260 | $36,860 | $33,180 |
| Jobs | 42,920 | 58,880 | 3,089,410 |
Boston, MA ranks 9th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for cashier pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($44,210).
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- Seattle, WA: $44,210
- San Jose, CA: $42,960
- San Francisco, CA: $41,270
- Denver, CO: $37,620
- San Diego, CA: $37,020
- Los Angeles, CA: $36,980
- Sacramento, CA: $36,790
- Portland, OR: $36,560
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- Retail Salesperson: $36,850
- Sales Representative: $83,420
- Manufacturer's Representative: $79,670
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Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, published May 15, 2026
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, www.bls.gov/oes. BLS.gov cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from BLS.gov.