Cashier Salary in Texas (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Cashiers in Texas, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Texas Median
$29,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$14.05
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-11% vs US median
US median $32,880
State Rank
#37 of 51
245,730 employed here

How much does a Cashier make in Texas?

A Cashier working in Texas earns a median salary of $29,230 per year, or about $14.05 per hour. That is 11% below the national median of $32,880 for this occupation.

Within Texas, entry-level pay starts around $22,090 while the top 10% make $36,980 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $25,820 and $34,100 a year.

Cashier salary range in Texas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$22,090$10.62
25th percentile (early career)$25,820$12.41
50th percentile (median)$29,230$14.05
75th percentile (experienced)$34,100$16.39
90th percentile (top earners)$36,980$17.78

How Texas compares

Texas ranks 37th out of 51 states and territories for Cashier pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1District of Columbia$38,880
2Washington$38,720
3California$37,100
4Colorado$36,870
5Hawaii$36,780

Working as a Cashier in Texas

Nationally, about 3,089,000 people work as Cashiers in the United States. No college degree is required — most training happens on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Texas pay ($29,230) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Cashier make in Texas?
The median Cashier salary in Texas is $29,230 per year, or about $14.05 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $22,090 at the entry level to $36,980 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Texas pay compare to the national average?
Texas pays Cashiers about 11% less than the national median of $32,880. Texas ranks 37th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Texas a good state for Cashiers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $29,230 a year. About 245,730 Cashiers are employed in Texas. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Texas?
The highest-paying occupations in Texas include Cardiologist ($410,150), Neurologist ($360,640), Physician, Pathologists ($345,830), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.