Cashier Salary in New York, NY
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The median cashier in the New York area earns $35,950 a year ($17.28 an hour), 9% above the U.S. median ($32,880) and 1% above the New York State median ($35,500). Half of the 173,830 cashiers there earn between $34,320 and $38,130.
Median $35,950
10th: $32,85090th: $46,020
| Annual pay | New York area | New York State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $32,850 | $32,600 | $24,530 |
| 25th percentile | $34,320 | $34,280 | $28,720 |
| Median | $35,950 | $35,500 | $32,880 |
| 75th percentile | $38,130 | $37,350 | $36,330 |
| 90th percentile | $46,020 | $44,850 | $40,410 |
| Average | $38,180 | $37,540 | $33,180 |
| Jobs | 173,830 | 158,890 | 3,089,410 |
New York, NY ranks 10th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for cashier pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($44,210).
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- Buffalo, NY: $33,850
- 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: $38,280
- Sales Representative: $93,750
- Manufacturer's Representative: $81,140
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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.