Cashiers pay range in Muskegon
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $35,380 or more. The middle half of cashiers in Muskegon earn between $27,470 and $31,700.
- $26K10th
- $27K25th
- $29KMedian
- $32K75th
- $35K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $30,040 | $2,503 | $14.44 |
| Median | $28,590 | $2,382 | $13.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $27,470 | $2,289 | $13.21 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $31,700 | $2,642 | $15.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Cashiers pay in Muskegon vs. Michigan and the U.S.
Cashiers in Muskegon earn 4% less than the Michigan average ($31,410) and 9% less than the U.S. average ($33,180). At the median the gap is -13% against the U.S. median of $32,880.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muskegon | $30,040 | $28,590 | $25,960 | $35,380 | 1,890 |
| Michigan | $31,410 | $29,740 | $26,660 | $36,560 | 92,930 |
| 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 Muskegon
On the average salary of $30,040, a single filer in Muskegon takes home about $25,045 a year, or $2,087 a month and $963 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Is Muskegon a good place for cashiers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Muskegon area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.5), so the average $30,040 buys what about $32,469 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Muskegon ($46,060). A typical home costs $255,271, or 8.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Cashiers salary in other Michigan cities
Muskegon ranks 15th of 15 Michigan metro areas for this job; Ann Arbor pays the most ($33,380).
- Ann Arbor$33,380
- Traverse City$32,060
- Detroit$32,050
- Lansing$31,590
- Kalamazoo$31,410
- Grand Rapids$31,330
- Midland$31,260
- Battle Creek$31,210
- Niles$30,910
- Muskegon$30,040
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 Muskegon: questions
How much do cashiers make an hour in Muskegon?
$14.44 an hour on average, and $13.74 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level cashiers salary in Muskegon?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $25,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $27,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the cashiers take-home pay in Muskegon?
About $25,045 a year ($2,087 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $30,040. Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
Do cashiers earn more in Muskegon than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% less 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 Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI (34740). 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 (2025 rules). Includes Muskegon's local income tax (1%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.53, this job is 1.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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