Cashier Salary in Columbus, OH
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The median cashier in the Columbus area earns $30,140 a year ($14.49 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($32,880) and 3% above the Ohio median ($29,260). Half of the 17,790 cashiers there earn between $28,570 and $34,480.
Median $30,140
10th: $26,10090th: $36,910
| Annual pay | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,100 | $23,600 | $24,530 |
| 25th percentile | $28,570 | $26,940 | $28,720 |
| Median | $30,140 | $29,260 | $32,880 |
| 75th percentile | $34,480 | $33,490 | $36,330 |
| 90th percentile | $36,910 | $36,250 | $40,410 |
| Average | $31,650 | $30,160 | $33,180 |
| Jobs | 17,790 | 103,020 | 3,089,410 |
Columbus, OH ranks 33rd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for cashier pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($44,210).
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- Cincinnati, OH: $29,170
- Cleveland, OH: $29,130
- 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
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Similar jobs in Columbus, OH
- Retail Salesperson: $33,780
- Sales Representative: $59,390
- Manufacturer's Representative: $67,410
- Retail Supervisor: $47,150
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,030
- Insurance Agent: $51,220
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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.