How much does a cashier make in Salem?
$34,340a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in the Salem, OR metro area. That is $16.51 an hour or $2,862 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.51
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 84 of 393
- Jobs in the area
- 3,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,230Median: $34,340Highest 10%: $42,430
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,230 | $15.01 | |
| 25th | $31,940 | $15.36 | |
| Median | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| 75th | $37,360 | $17.96 | |
| 90th | $42,430 | $20.40 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for cashiers.
| Portland, OR | $36,560 |
| Bend, OR | $36,290 |
| Corvallis, OR | $34,740 |
| Medford, OR | $34,390 |
| Albany, OR | $34,160 |
| Eugene, OR | $34,110 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $34,080 |
Related jobs in Salem
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Sales Representative | $99,820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Worker | $73,360 |
| Sales Representative | $67,700 |
| Sales Representatives of Service | $62,400 |
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $61,650 |
| Insurance Sales Agent | $60,130 |
| Security | $55,580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Worker | $48,200 |
| Real Estate Broker | $47,110 |
| Sale and Related Worker | $46,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Salem?
The median hourly pay in the Salem, OR metro area is $16.51 ($34,340 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Salem than the national average?
Yes: $34,340 against $32,880 nationally, 4% more.
How does Salem compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $35,300, so Salem pays 3% less.
Where does Salem rank for cashier pay?
84 of 393 metro areas with data.
How much does a cashier make starting out in Salem?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $42,430 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.