Cashiers pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for cashiers is $18.62 an hour ($38,720 a year). About 61,050 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($32,880). Washington ranks 2nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for cashiers in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.10 | $35,560 |
| 25% of workers | $17.54 | $36,470 |
| Half of workers (median) | $18.62 | $38,720 |
| 75% of workers | $22.24 | $46,260 |
| 90% of workers | $24.70 | $51,370 |
Cashiers pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $44,210 | 30,470 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $38,100 | 1,790 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $37,960 | 1,270 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $37,340 | 2,470 |
| Bellingham | $37,250 | 2,190 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $36,610 | 2,450 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee | $36,550 | 1,240 |
| Longview-Kelso | $36,350 | 1,050 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $36,290 | 4,470 |
| Yakima | $36,010 | 2,110 |
| Walla Walla | $35,930 | 490 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $39,560 |
| Customer Service Representatives | $50,330 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | $60,750 |
| Counter and Rental Clerks | $47,820 |
| Tellers | $47,670 |
| Order Clerks | $47,990 |
| Pharmacy Aides | $45,110 |
| Postal Service Clerks | $61,570 |
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