Cashiers pay range in Lewiston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $38,440 or more. The middle half of cashiers in Lewiston earn between $32,410 and $36,620.
- $29K10th
- $32K25th
- $35KMedian
- $37K75th
- $38K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,210 | $2,851 | $16.45 |
| Median | $34,660 | $2,888 | $16.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $32,410 | $2,701 | $15.58 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,620 | $3,052 | $17.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cashiers pay in Lewiston vs. Idaho and the U.S.
Cashiers in Lewiston earn 9% more than the Idaho average ($31,430) and 3% more than the U.S. average ($33,180). At the median the gap is +5% against the U.S. median of $32,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston | $34,210 | $34,660 | $29,020 | $38,440 | 600 |
| Idaho | $31,430 | $30,370 | $22,400 | $38,440 | 17,200 |
| United States | $33,180 | $32,880 | $24,530 | $40,410 | 3,089,410 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Cashiers salary after taxes in Lewiston
On the average salary of $34,210, a single filer in Lewiston takes home about $28,963 a year, or $2,414 a month and $1,114 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
The Lewiston, ID-WA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WA | $29,668 | $2,472 |
| Working in ID | $28,963 | $2,414 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Is Lewiston a good place for cashiers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lewiston area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.2), so the average $34,210 buys what about $37,527 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Lewiston ($48,300). A typical home costs $376,787, or 11.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Cashiers salary in other Idaho cities
Lewiston ranks 2nd of 6 Idaho metro areas for this job; Coeur d'Alene pays the most ($34,380).
- Coeur d'Alene$34,380
- Lewiston$34,210
- Boise$32,460
- Idaho Falls$30,970
- Twin Falls$30,570
- Pocatello$29,700
Highest-paying cities for cashiers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($45,090).
- San Jose, CA$45,090
- Seattle, WA$44,720
- San Francisco, CA$43,260
- Kahului, HI$42,430
- Santa Rosa, CA$41,880
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Cashiers salary in Lewiston: questions
How much do cashiers make an hour in Lewiston?
$16.45 an hour on average, and $16.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cashiers salary in Lewiston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $32,410, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cashiers take-home pay in Lewiston?
About $28,963 a year ($2,414 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,210. Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
Do cashiers earn more in Lewiston than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% more than the U.S. average for this job ($33,180).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 41-2011; area Lewiston, ID-WA (30300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.7%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Idaho's zero bracket uses the latest published amount ($4,811, 2025).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.05, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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