salary$36,560 a year$18 an hour · median pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area
Lower pay (bottom 10%)$33,940per year
Top pay (top 10%)$47,390per year
Jobs in the area20,150people work this job
Can a cashier afford Vancouver?
Expensive. Rent of $1,894 a month takes 62.2% 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 Vancouver, WA?
The median pay for a cashier in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA area is $36,560 a year ($18 an hour). Most earn between $33,940 and $47,390.
Can a cashier afford to live in Vancouver?
Typical rent of $1,894 a month takes 62.2% 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 Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area.