How much does a cashier make in New Jersey?
$34,590a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in New Jersey. That is $16.63 an hour or $2,883 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.63
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 16 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 107,680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,220Median: $34,590Highest 10%: $43,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,220 | $15.49 | |
| 25th | $32,640 | $15.69 | |
| Median | $34,590 | $16.63 | |
| 75th | $37,190 | $17.88 | |
| 90th | $43,260 | $20.80 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $35,950 |
| Trenton, NJ | $34,710 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $34,100 |
| Vineland, NJ | $33,640 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $33,050 |
| Allentown, PA | $30,560 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 13. Rhode Island | $34,860 |
| 14. Minnesota | $34,620 |
| 15. Arizona | $34,600 |
| 16. New Jersey | $34,590 |
| 17. Illinois | $34,490 |
| 18. Maryland | $34,390 |
| 19. Montana | $34,190 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $16.63 ($34,590 a year).
Do cashiers make more in New Jersey than the national average?
Yes: $34,590 against $32,880 nationally, 5% more.
Where does New Jersey rank for cashier pay?
New Jersey ranks 16 of 51 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays cashiers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $35,950 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.