How much does a cashier make in Providence?
$34,540a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $16.61 an hour or $2,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.61
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 79 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 14,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $34,540Highest 10%: $44,840
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $32,040 | $15.40 | |
| Median | $34,540 | $16.61 | |
| 75th | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 90th | $44,840 | $21.56 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for cashiers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Engineer | $104,900 |
| Sales Representative | $103,300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $91,840 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $78,610 |
| Sales Representative | $78,480 |
| Real Estate Broker | $78,050 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $77,760 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $58,580 |
| Travel Agent | $58,140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $57,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $16.61 ($34,540 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Providence than the national average?
Yes: $34,540 against $32,880 nationally, 5% more.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $34,860, so Providence pays 1% less.
Where does Providence rank for cashier pay?
79 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a cashier make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $44,840 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.