Cashier Salary in San Diego, CA
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The median cashier in the San Diego area earns $37,020 a year ($17.80 an hour), 13% above the U.S. median ($32,880) and about the same as the California median ($37,100). Half of the 30,420 cashiers there earn between $36,060 and $40,760.
Median $37,020
10th: $35,09090th: $49,070
| Annual pay | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,090 | $34,760 | $24,530 |
| 25th percentile | $36,060 | $35,800 | $28,720 |
| Median | $37,020 | $37,100 | $32,880 |
| 75th percentile | $40,760 | $42,390 | $36,330 |
| 90th percentile | $49,070 | $48,950 | $40,410 |
| Average | $39,820 | $40,060 | $33,180 |
| Jobs | 30,420 | 336,110 | 3,089,410 |
San Diego, CA ranks 5th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for cashier pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($44,210).
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- San Jose, CA: $42,960
- San Francisco, CA: $41,270
- Los Angeles, CA: $36,980
- Seattle, WA: $44,210
- Denver, CO: $37,620
- Portland, OR: $36,560
- Boston, MA: $36,040
- New York, NY: $35,950
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- Retail Salesperson: $37,810
- Sales Representative: $74,610
- Manufacturer's Representative: $76,100
- Retail Supervisor: $56,300
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $76,180
- Insurance Agent: $77,020
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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.