Cashier Salary in San Jose, CA
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The median cashier in the San Jose area earns $42,960 a year ($20.65 an hour), 31% above the U.S. median ($32,880) and 16% above the California median ($37,100). Half of the 16,530 cashiers there earn between $40,440 and $46,150.
Median $42,960
10th: $38,24090th: $57,670
| Annual pay | San Jose area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $38,240 | $34,760 | $24,530 |
| 25th percentile | $40,440 | $35,800 | $28,720 |
| Median | $42,960 | $37,100 | $32,880 |
| 75th percentile | $46,150 | $42,390 | $36,330 |
| 90th percentile | $57,670 | $48,950 | $40,410 |
| Average | $45,090 | $40,060 | $33,180 |
| Jobs | 16,530 | 336,110 | 3,089,410 |
San Jose, CA ranks 2nd of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for cashier pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($44,210).
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- San Francisco, CA: $41,270
- San Diego, CA: $37,020
- 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: $44,220
- Sales Representative: $116,510
- Manufacturer's Representative: $103,670
- Retail Supervisor: $61,710
- Financial Services Sales Agent: $100,030
- Insurance Agent: $63,950
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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.