salary$30,540 a year$15 an hour · median pay in the Albuquerque, NM area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$27,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$39,430per year
Jobs in the area7,460people work this job
Can a cashier afford Albuquerque?
Expensive. Rent of $1,401 a month takes 55.0% of the median cashier salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
Cashier pay in similar cities
Other jobs in Albuquerque
Registered NurseNurse PractitionerLicensed Practical NurseNursing AssistantMedical AssistantPharmacistPhysician AssistantDental HygienistElementary School TeacherSoftware DeveloperComputer Systems AnalystAccountantMarket Research AnalystOperations Manager
Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in Albuquerque, NM?
The median pay for a cashier in the Albuquerque, NM area is $30,540 a year ($15 an hour). Most earn between $27,960 and $39,430.
Can a cashier afford to live in Albuquerque?
Typical rent of $1,401 a month takes 55.0% of the median cashier salary, which we rate Expensive.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for the Albuquerque, NM metro area.