Cashiers
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$31,190
~$15/hr · ~$2,599/mo
US Jobs
3.2M
Decline
AI & Automation Risk
7/10
High Risk
AI & Automation Risk
High Risk 7/10
While the job has physical components like bagging and stocking, the core function of processing transactions is highly susceptible to automation through computer vision and AI-driven self-checkout systems. The BLS already projects a significant decline in employment due to these technological shifts, as AI can increasingly handle age verification, fraud detection, and customer inquiries.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WABEST VALUE | $34,070 | Below avg (87.9) | $38,765 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $34,710 | Below avg (91.9) | $37,788 |
| Bozeman, MT | $37,010 | Average (99.0) | $37,381 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41,890 | Above avg (113.1) | $37,051 |
| Boulder, CO | $37,120 | Average (100.6) | $36,893 |
| Rochester, MN | $33,770 | Below avg (93.0) | $36,328 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $33,900 | Below avg (93.5) | $36,251 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $36,640 | Average (101.2) | $36,206 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $35,740 | Average (98.9) | $36,143 |
| Mankato, MN | $31,650 | Below avg (87.6) | $36,111 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $36,120 | Average (100.8) | $35,850 |
| Yakima, WA | $35,050 | Average (97.9) | $35,801 |
| Longview-Kelso, WA | $35,480 | Average (99.3) | $35,726 |
| Fort Collins-Loveland, CO | $34,750 | Average (97.3) | $35,711 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $35,140 | Average (98.6) | $35,648 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
No formal educational credential
10-Year Growth
-10% (Decline)
Hourly Rate
~$15/hr
Monthly Income
~$2,599/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)