How much does a cashier make in North Carolina?
$28,880a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in North Carolina. That is $13.88 an hour or $2,407 a month.
- Hourly
- $13.88
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 106,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,450Median: $28,880Highest 10%: $35,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,450 | $10.79 | |
| 25th | $26,380 | $12.68 | |
| Median | $28,880 | $13.88 | |
| 75th | $32,160 | $15.46 | |
| 90th | $35,810 | $17.22 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $29,920 |
| Raleigh, NC | $29,770 |
| Charlotte, NC | $29,610 |
| Asheville, NC | $29,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $29,320 |
| Burlington, NC | $28,690 |
| Greensboro, NC | $28,630 |
| Wilmington, NC | $28,520 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $28,130 |
| Greenville, NC | $27,720 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $27,710 |
| Hickory, NC | $27,570 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $27,390 |
| Goldsboro, NC | $27,170 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $26,610 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $26,380 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 38. Pennsylvania | $29,220 |
| 39. Georgia | $29,070 |
| 40. Iowa | $28,970 |
| 41. North Carolina | $28,880 |
| 42. Kansas | $28,800 |
| 43. Kentucky | $28,590 |
| 44. Tennessee | $28,590 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $13.88 ($28,880 a year).
Do cashiers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $28,880 against $32,880 nationally, 12% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for cashier pay?
North Carolina ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays cashiers the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $29,920 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.