Cashiers pay in Tennessee
In Tennessee, the median pay for cashiers is $13.74 an hour ($28,590 a year). About 63,350 people work in this job there.
That is 13% lower than the U.S. median ($32,880). Tennessee ranks 44th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cashiers in Tennessee
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $10.29 | $21,410 |
| 25% of workers | $11.36 | $23,620 |
| Half of workers (median) | $13.74 | $28,590 |
| 75% of workers | $15.20 | $31,610 |
| 90% of workers | $17.20 | $35,780 |
Cashiers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $30,570 | 18,270 |
| Memphis | $29,160 | 10,840 |
| Knoxville | $29,110 | 8,030 |
| Chattanooga | $28,440 | 5,530 |
| Clarksville | $28,230 | 2,720 |
| Morristown | $28,120 | 1,100 |
| Jackson | $27,690 | 1,780 |
| Kingsport-Bristol | $27,420 | 3,090 |
| Johnson City | $27,160 | 1,920 |
| Cleveland | $27,140 | 1,000 |
Tennessee unemployment rate: 3.4% (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 Tennessee
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $31,950 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $47,880 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $37,960 |
| Tellers | $36,750 |
| Order Clerks | $39,160 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $63,210 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $30,170 |
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