salary$36,040 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$32,180per year
Top pay (top 10%)$45,820per year
Jobs in the area42,920people work this job
Can a cashier afford Cambridge?
Expensive. Rent of $3,383 a month takes 112.6% of the median cashier salary. That is over the 30% rule, so many people in this job share housing or need a second income.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cashier make in Cambridge, MA?
The median pay for a cashier in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH area is $36,040 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $32,180 and $45,820.
Can a cashier afford to live in Cambridge?
Typical rent of $3,383 a month takes 112.6% 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 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area.