How much does a cashier make in Pennsylvania?
$29,220a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in Pennsylvania. That is $14.05 an hour or $2,435 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.05
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 38 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 110,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,270Median: $29,220Highest 10%: $36,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,270 | $10.71 | |
| 25th | $26,340 | $12.66 | |
| Median | $29,220 | $14.05 | |
| 75th | $34,010 | $16.35 | |
| 90th | $36,280 | $17.44 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $33,050 |
| Allentown, PA | $30,560 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $29,550 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $29,470 |
| York, PA | $29,360 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $29,330 |
| Reading, PA | $29,260 |
| Lebanon, PA | $29,050 |
| Lancaster, PA | $28,680 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $28,500 |
| Scranton, PA | $28,380 |
| Erie, PA | $28,340 |
| State College, PA | $28,090 |
| Altoona, PA | $27,830 |
| Johnstown, PA | $27,430 |
| Williamsport, PA | $27,190 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 35. Indiana | $29,670 |
| 36. Ohio | $29,260 |
| 37. Texas | $29,230 |
| 38. Pennsylvania | $29,220 |
| 39. Georgia | $29,070 |
| 40. Iowa | $28,970 |
| 41. North Carolina | $28,880 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $14.05 ($29,220 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $29,220 against $32,880 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for cashier pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 38 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays cashiers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $33,050 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.