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SOC 41-2011·Sales & Related
Cashiers
Median wage
$35,816
10-yr outlook
−5.8%by 2032
Openings / year
33,386
Workers in NY
163,700
How pay grows with experience
Cashiers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $32,561 |
| Median (typical) | $35,816 |
| Experienced | $39,852 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Cashiers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $36,944 |
| Long Island | $36,780 |
| Hudson Valley | $35,817 |
| Capital Region | $33,893 |
| Finger Lakes | $33,572 |
| North Country | $33,163 |
| Central New York | $32,795 |
| Southern Tier | $32,480 |
| Western New York | $32,390 |
| Mohawk Valley | $32,240 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
These occupations are in the same broad field (Sales & Related) and pay more than a Cashiers. It's a transparent “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Telemarketers$37,334 median (+$1,518)
- Retail Salespersons$37,848 median (+$2,033) · −5.8% by 2032
- Sales and Related Occupations$45,530 median (+$9,715) · −2.0% by 2032
- Counter and Rental Clerks$45,638 median (+$9,822) · +6.3% by 2032
- Parts Salespersons$46,561 median (+$10,746) · −2.3% by 2032
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$47,850 median (+$12,035) · +0.2% by 2032
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