How much does a cashier make in Rochester?
$33,850a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $16.27 an hour or $2,821 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.27
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 98 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 8,900
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $33,850Highest 10%: $36,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,660 | $15.70 | |
| Median | $33,850 | $16.27 | |
| 75th | $35,780 | $17.20 | |
| 90th | $36,400 | $17.50 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for cashiers.
| New York, NY | $35,950 |
| Ithaca, NY | $35,470 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $35,000 |
| Kingston, NY | $34,770 |
| Albany, NY | $34,290 |
| Syracuse, NY | $33,950 |
| Buffalo, NY | $33,850 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $33,470 |
| Utica, NY | $33,070 |
| Watertown, NY | $33,040 |
| Binghamton, NY | $32,920 |
| Elmira, NY | $32,790 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Model | $208,000 |
| Sales Representative | $109,000 |
| Sales Engineer | $103,600 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $99,660 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $88,310 |
| Security | $79,300 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $79,150 |
| Sales Representative | $75,450 |
| Advertising Sales Agent | $68,310 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $67,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $16.27 ($33,850 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Rochester than the national average?
Yes: $33,850 against $32,880 nationally, 3% more.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $35,500, so Rochester pays 5% less.
Where does Rochester rank for cashier pay?
98 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a cashier make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $36,400 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.