📊 BLS Official Data · May 2025 Release

Cashier Salary in Texas (2026)

Texas · 5.0% below national average · High Demand

Average
$28,766
per year
Median
$26,866
per year
Hourly
$13.83
per hour
🏛️ Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
📅 Dataset: OES May 2025
🔄 Published: May 2026
📍 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
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Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
10th Percentile — Entry Level$21,166
25th Percentile — Junior$24,966
50th Percentile — Median$26,866
75th Percentile — Senior$33,516
90th Percentile — Top Earners$36,079
💡 Top-earning Cashiers in Texas make up to $36,079 per year. The job market in Texas is rated strong, with key industries including Energy, Technology, Healthcare.
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Salary Growth Trend (2021–2026)
Six-year compensation trajectory
$28.1k
2021
$28.2k
2022
$28.3k
2023
$28.5k
2024
$28.6k
2025
$28.8k
2026
📈 Cashier salaries in Texas have followed the national trend with 0.5% annual growth. The strong demand in Texas's job market supports continued salary increases.
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Cashier Salary by City in Texas
Geographic salary comparison
CityAvg Salaryvs NationalDemand
Houston $27,903 -3.0% High
San Antonio $25,889 -10.0% High
Dallas $28,478 -1.0% High
Austin $31,067 +8.0% High
Fort Worth $27,615 -4.0% High
El Paso $23,588 -18.0% High
Arlington $27,903 -3.0% High
Corpus Christi $25,026 -13.0% High
Plano $29,341 +2.0% High
Laredo $23,013 -20.0% High
Lubbock $23,588 -18.0% High
Garland $27,328 -5.0% High
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Cashier Job Market in Texas
Key factors affecting compensation

Texas is home to a strong job market for Cashiers. The state's key industries — Energy, Technology, Healthcare — generate significant demand for skilled professionals. At $28,766 per year, Texas's Cashier salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average.

The cost of living in Texas (index: 0.95) makes salaries stretch further than in higher-cost states. Entry-level professionals in Texas can expect to earn $21,166–$24,966, while experienced Cashiers can command $33,516–$36,079.

Looking ahead, the Cashier profession in Texas is projected to grow at 0.5% annually. Major employers are actively hiring, and the state's investment in Energy continues to drive new opportunities for qualified candidates.

🏛️ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
  • The average Cashier salary in Texas is $28,766 per year in 2026, which is 5.0% below the national average of $30,280.
  • Major metro areas typically pay Cashiers the highest wages in Texas due to higher costs of living and competitive job markets.
  • Texas has a strong job market with major industries in Energy, Technology, Healthcare. This makes it one of the better states for Cashier employment.
  • At $28,766/year, Texas Cashier salaries are 5.0% lower than the national average of $30,280/year.