How much does a cashier make in Washington?
$38,720a year
Median yearly pay for cashiers in Washington. That is $18.62 an hour or $3,227 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.62
- Vs. national median
- +18%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 61,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,560Median: $38,720Highest 10%: $51,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,560 | $17.10 | |
| 25th | $36,470 | $17.53 | |
| Median | $38,720 | $18.62 | |
| 75th | $46,260 | $22.24 | |
| 90th | $51,370 | $24.70 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $44,210 |
| Bremerton, WA | $38,100 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $37,960 |
| Olympia, WA | $37,340 |
| Bellingham, WA | $37,250 |
| Kennewick, WA | $36,610 |
| Portland, OR | $36,560 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $36,550 |
| Longview, WA | $36,350 |
| Spokane, WA | $36,290 |
| Yakima, WA | $36,010 |
| Walla Walla, WA | $35,930 |
| Lewiston, ID | $34,660 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for cashiers.
| 1. District of Columbia | $38,880 |
| 2. Washington | $38,720 |
| 3. California | $37,100 |
| 4. Colorado | $36,870 |
| 5. Hawaii | $36,780 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $18.62 ($38,720 a year).
Do cashiers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $38,720 against $32,880 nationally, 18% more.
Where does Washington rank for cashier pay?
Washington ranks 2 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays cashiers the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $44,210 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.