Cashiers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$31,190
↑ 65.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Cashiers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Cashiers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 65.7% since 2011 ($18,820 → $31,190)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $31,190
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 5.8% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +13%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31,190 | +4.9% |
| 2023 | $29,720 | +5.2% |
| 2022 | $28,240 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $27,260 | +9.0% |
| 2020 | $25,020 | +5.8% |
| 2019 | $23,650 | +5.4% |
| 2018 | $22,430 | +6.7% |
| 2017 | $21,030 | +4.2% |
| 2016 | $20,180 | +4.5% |
| 2015 | $19,310 | +1.3% |
| 2014 | $19,060 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | $18,960 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | $18,970 | +0.8% |
| 2011 | $18,820 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.