Cashier Salary in Detroit, MI
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The median cashier in the Detroit area earns $30,090 a year ($14.47 an hour), 8% below the U.S. median ($32,880) and 1% above the Michigan median ($29,740). Half of the 37,910 cashiers there earn between $28,640 and $34,700.
Median $30,090
10th: $27,07090th: $37,050
| Annual pay | Detroit area | Michigan | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $27,070 | $26,660 | $24,530 |
| 25th percentile | $28,640 | $28,080 | $28,720 |
| Median | $30,090 | $29,740 | $32,880 |
| 75th percentile | $34,700 | $34,280 | $36,330 |
| 90th percentile | $37,050 | $36,560 | $40,410 |
| Average | $32,050 | $31,410 | $33,180 |
| Jobs | 37,910 | 92,930 | 3,089,410 |
Detroit, MI ranks 34th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for cashier pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($44,210).
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- Grand Rapids, MI: $29,880
- 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
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- Retail Salesperson: $35,130
- Sales Representative: $76,990
- Manufacturer's Representative: $77,870
- Retail Supervisor: $48,280
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $77,540
- Insurance Agent: $63,580
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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.