Cashiers pay in New Jersey
In New Jersey, the median pay for cashiers is $16.63 an hour ($34,590 a year). About 107,680 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($32,880). New Jersey ranks 16th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cashiers in New Jersey
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.49 | $32,220 |
| 25% of workers | $15.69 | $32,640 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.63 | $34,590 |
| 75% of workers | $17.88 | $37,190 |
| 90% of workers | $20.80 | $43,260 |
Cashiers pay in New Jersey metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton-Princeton | $34,710 | 4,800 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton | $34,100 | 5,790 |
| Vineland | $33,640 | 1,700 |
New Jersey 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 New Jersey
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $36,520 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,740 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $57,320 |
| Tellers | $47,210 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $48,900 |
| Order Clerks | $46,270 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $64,290 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $36,590 |
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