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Cashiers Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Official DataUpdated 2025-05-31
Median Annual

$34,900

Mean: $35,330

~$27,222 est. take-home

Hourly Rate

$16.78

Based on 2,080 hrs/yr

Cost of Living

100

100 = national avg

F

Difficult

Affordability score: 0/100

Monthly surplus

-$22/mo

Savings rate

-1%

Cashiers salary in Santa Fe, NM — median $34,900/year, range $31,060-$36,900

Salary Distribution

Where the median falls between the 25th and 75th percentile.

25th %

$31,060

Median

$34,900

75th %

$36,900

Median is in the 66th percentile of the typical range

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About Cashiers salaries in Santa Fe, NM

Cashiers in Santa Fe, NM earn a median of $34,900 per year, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. The mean salary is $35,330, which tends to skew higher because a small number of high earners pull the average up.

Most cashiers in this area earn between $31,060 and $36,900. Where you land depends on experience, employer type, and whether you have in-demand specializations.

That works out to roughly $16.78 per hour assuming a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual hourly pay may differ for part-time or contract roles.

Career Outlook

↓↓ -10% growthDeclining (BLS 2024–2034)

-10%. Self-checkout, mobile ordering, and online shopping are steadily reducing traditional cashier roles. The positions that remain are concentrated in grocery stores, gas stations, and specialty retail.

Worth knowing: Many people start as cashiers and move into shift supervisor or store management within a year or two. Large retailers like Target and Walmart have structured management training programs that promote from within.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a cashiers in Santa Fe?

The median — where half earn more and half earn less — is $34,900. The average (mean) is $35,330, which is higher because top earners pull it up.

How much does a cashiers make per hour in Santa Fe?

About $16.78/hour, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Part-time or overtime hours will change the actual rate.

What is the salary range for cashiers in Santa Fe?

The middle 50% earn between $31,060 and $36,900. Below $31,060 is typically entry-level; above $36,900 usually means significant experience or specialized skills.

Salary Conversion Table

How does $34,900 per year break down across different time periods?

PeriodGrossEst. Take-Home
Yearly$34,900$27,222
Monthly$2,908$2,269
Biweekly$1,342$1,047
Weekly$671$524
Hourly (40h/wk)$16.78$13.09
Hourly (35h/wk)$19.18$14.96
Hourly (30h/wk)$22.37$17.45
Daily (8h)$134$105

Take-home estimates use an effective tax rate of 22%. Actual amounts vary by filing status, deductions, and state tax.

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