Cashier Salary in Washington, DC
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The median cashier in the Washington area earns $35,470 a year ($17.05 an hour), 8% above the U.S. median ($32,880). Half of the 50,600 cashiers there earn between $32,340 and $37,950.
Median $35,470
10th: $30,33090th: $44,710
| Annual pay | Washington area | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,330 | $24,530 |
| 25th percentile | $32,340 | $28,720 |
| Median | $35,470 | $32,880 |
| 75th percentile | $37,950 | $36,330 |
| 90th percentile | $44,710 | $40,410 |
| Average | $36,630 | $33,180 |
| Jobs | 50,600 | 3,089,410 |
Washington, DC ranks 13th of the 50 largest U.S. metro areas for cashier pay. Highest: Seattle, WA ($44,210).
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- 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
- Portland, OR: $36,560
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- Retail Salesperson: $36,610
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- Manufacturer's Representative: $74,730
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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.