salary$28,370 a year$14 an hour · median pay in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$20,960per year
Top pay (top 10%)$36,030per year
Jobs in the area9,320people work this job
Can a cashier afford New Orleans?
Expensive. Rent of $1,508 a month takes 63.8% 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 New Orleans, LA?
The median pay for a cashier in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area is $28,370 a year ($14 an hour). Most earn between $20,960 and $36,030.
Can a cashier afford to live in New Orleans?
Typical rent of $1,508 a month takes 63.8% 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 New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area.