BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Cashiers in New York

$37,540 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$18.05 per hour

▲ 13.1% above U.S. average6th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$37,540per year
Median$35,500per year
Hourly$18.05per hour
10th – 90th percentile$32,600 – $44,850per year

Cashiers Pay Range in New York

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$32,600
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$34,280
  • 50th Percentile — Median$35,500
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$37,350
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$44,850

Half of Cashiers in New York earn more than $35,500. The top 10% make $44,850 or more, while entry-level workers start around $32,600.

Cashiers in New York: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • New York ranks 6th of 51 states for Cashiers pay, at $37,540 per year (13.1% above the U.S. average of $33,180).
  • 158,890 people work as Cashiers in New York — 5.1% of all U.S. Cashiers jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.83: Cashiers jobs are less concentrated in New York than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $32,600; the top 10% earn over $44,850.
  • Hourly equivalent: $18.05 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is District of Columbia at $42,370.
  • Among sales jobs in New York, Securities Commodities Financial Services Sales pays the most ($185,400).

Cashiers Job Market in New York

Key factors affecting compensation

New York's key industries are Finance, Technology, Media, and its job market is rated very strong. Cashiers here earn $37,540 on average, placing the state 6th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.38 (U.S. = 1.00), a New York salary of $37,540 is roughly equivalent to $27,203 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Washington ($41,930), California ($40,060), Hawaii ($38,450) are the closest alternatives for Cashiers weighing a move.

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

What is the average Cashiers salary in New York?

The average Cashiers salary in New York is $37,540 per year (median $35,500), which is 13.1% above the national average of $33,180.

How does New York rank for Cashiers pay?

New York ranks 6th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is District of Columbia ($42,370/yr).

How much do entry-level Cashiers make in New York?

The lowest-paid 10% of Cashiers in New York earn about $32,600 per year and the 25th percentile is $34,280.

How much do Cashiers make per hour in New York?

About $18.05 per hour, based on the $37,540 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Cashiers work in New York?

BLS counts 158,890 Cashiers jobs in New York (OEWS May 2025).

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