salary$34,540 a year$17 an hour · median pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$31,200per year
Top pay (top 10%)$44,840per year
Jobs in the area14,440people work this job
Can a cashier afford Providence?
Expensive. Rent of $1,964 a month takes 68.2% 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 Providence, RI?
The median pay for a cashier in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA area is $34,540 a year ($17 an hour). Most earn between $31,200 and $44,840.
Can a cashier afford to live in Providence?
Typical rent of $1,964 a month takes 68.2% 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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area.