How much does a cashier make in Portland?
$36,560a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $17.58 an hour or $3,047 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.58
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 25 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 20,150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,940Median: $36,560Highest 10%: $47,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,940 | $16.32 | |
| 25th | $34,820 | $16.74 | |
| Median | $36,560 | $17.58 | |
| 75th | $39,840 | $19.15 | |
| 90th | $47,390 | $22.78 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cashiers.
| Bend, OR | $36,290 |
| Corvallis, OR | $34,740 |
| Medford, OR | $34,390 |
| Salem, OR | $34,340 |
| Albany, OR | $34,160 |
| Eugene, OR | $34,110 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $34,080 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $129,900 |
| Sales Representative | $123,800 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $86,890 |
| Sales Representative | $77,900 |
| Security | $77,410 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $76,570 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $74,900 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $65,380 |
| Real Estate Broker | $63,070 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $17.58 ($36,560 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $36,560 against $32,880 nationally, 11% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $35,300, so Portland pays 4% more.
Where does Portland rank for cashier pay?
25 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a cashier make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $47,390 or more.
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.