Cashiers pay in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin
In Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN), the median pay for cashiers is $14.70 an hour ($30,570 a year). About 18,270 people work in this job there.
That is 7% lower than the U.S. median ($32,880). It is 7% higher than the Tennessee median ($28,590).
Pay range for cashiers in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $11.09 | $23,080 |
| 25% of workers | $13.15 | $27,340 |
| Half of workers (median) | $14.70 | $30,570 |
| 75% of workers | $16.78 | $34,890 |
| 90% of workers | $17.87 | $37,160 |
Cashiers pay in Tennessee metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (this page) | $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 Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin (TN)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $34,420 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $45,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $51,990 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $39,890 |
| Tellers | $38,510 |
| Parts Salespersons | $36,090 |
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