Cashiers pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for cashiers is $17.08 an hour ($35,520 a year). About 58,880 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($32,880). Massachusetts ranks 9th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cashiers in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.47 | $32,180 |
| 25% of workers | $16.38 | $34,080 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.08 | $35,520 |
| 75% of workers | $18.03 | $37,500 |
| 90% of workers | $21.16 | $44,020 |
Cashiers pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $36,640 | 2,650 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $36,040 | 42,920 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $35,130 | 1,210 |
| Worcester | $34,770 | 6,930 |
| Pittsfield | $34,380 | 1,160 |
| Springfield | $34,030 | 3,610 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for cashiers
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 3 months (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: -6.5% over ten years, declining · about 521,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $36,610 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $49,120 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $57,490 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $44,070 |
| Tellers | $46,900 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $62,610 |
| Order Clerks | $55,040 |
| Parts Salespersons | $44,660 |
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