Cashiers salary in Louisiana — GUPPI −16.3%
What is the wage premium for Cashiers in Louisiana?
Louisiana pays $26,750/year for Cashiers (BLS OEWS May 2025) — −16.3% significantly below the national employment-weighted average of $31,975. Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI): −16.3%. Updated annually from BLS OEWS.
Gera US Pay Premium Index
Louisiana ranks #49 of 51 states for Cashiers pay. National employment-weighted average: $31,975.
How this is calculatedState median
$26,750
BLS OEWS May 2025
National avg
$31,975
Emp-weighted mean
State rank
#49
of 51 states
Cashiers — GUPPI by US state
All states where BLS publishes a median, ranked highest premium first. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100.
| # | State | Median salary | GUPPI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $38,880 | +21.6% |
| 2 | Washington | $38,720 | +21.1% |
| 3 | California | $37,100 | +16.0% |
| 4 | Colorado | $36,870 | +15.3% |
| 5 | Hawaii | $36,780 | +15.0% |
| 6 | Alaska | $36,130 | +13.0% |
| 7 | Vermont | $35,720 | +11.7% |
| 8 | Connecticut | $35,550 | +11.2% |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $35,520 | +11.1% |
| 10 | New York | $35,500 | +11.0% |
| 11 | Oregon | $35,300 | +10.4% |
| 12 | Maine | $34,930 | +9.2% |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $34,860 | +9.0% |
| 14 | Minnesota | $34,620 | +8.3% |
| 15 | Arizona | $34,600 | +8.2% |
| 16 | New Jersey | $34,590 | +8.2% |
| 17 | Illinois | $34,490 | +7.9% |
| 18 | Maryland | $34,390 | +7.6% |
| 19 | Montana | $34,190 | +6.9% |
| 20 | New Hampshire | $33,840 | +5.8% |
| 21 | Delaware | $33,490 | +4.7% |
| 22 | Utah | $31,600 | −1.2% |
| 23 | North Dakota | $31,460 | −1.6% |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $30,880 | −3.4% |
| 25 | Wyoming | $30,810 | −3.6% |
| 26 | Virginia | $30,580 | −4.4% |
| 27 | Florida | $30,530 | −4.5% |
| 28 | Missouri | $30,520 | −4.6% |
| 29 | Idaho | $30,370 | −5.0% |
| 30 | Nebraska | $30,250 | −5.4% |
| 31 | New Mexico | $30,120 | −5.8% |
| 32 | Nevada | $29,870 | −6.6% |
| 33 | South Dakota | $29,780 | −6.9% |
| 34 | Michigan | $29,740 | −7.0% |
| 35 | Indiana | $29,670 | −7.2% |
| 36 | Ohio | $29,260 | −8.5% |
| 37 | Texas | $29,230 | −8.6% |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $29,220 | −8.6% |
| 39 | Georgia | $29,070 | −9.1% |
| 40 | Iowa | $28,970 | −9.4% |
| 41 | North Carolina | $28,880 | −9.7% |
| 42 | Kansas | $28,800 | −9.9% |
| 43 | Tennessee | $28,590 | −10.6% |
| 44 | Kentucky | $28,590 | −10.6% |
| 45 | South Carolina | $28,530 | −10.8% |
| 46 | Alabama | $28,250 | −11.6% |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $28,180 | −11.9% |
| 48 | Arkansas | $27,670 | −13.5% |
| 49 | Louisiana ← | $26,750 | −16.3% |
| 50 | Mississippi | $26,390 | −17.5% |
| 51 | West Virginia | $26,370 | −17.5% |
See how your salary compares — GUPPI calculator
Pick a US state and enter your gross annual salary. We show how it compares to the BLS state median for Cashiers and to the national average (GUPPI).
BLS median salary for Cashiers in Louisiana: $26,750 per year — 16.3% below the national average.
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BLS OEWS May 2025. GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. Full methodology.
Frequently asked questions
- How much do Cashiers earn in Louisiana?
- The BLS OEWS May 2025 annual median wage for Cashiers in Louisiana is $26,750. This is the midpoint — half of Cashierss in the state earn more, half earn less.
- Is Louisiana a high-paying state for Cashiers?
- Louisiana pays −16.3% significantly below the national employment-weighted average for Cashiers (GUPPI −16.3%). No — employers in Louisiana pay below the national average for this role.
- What is the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI) for Cashiers in Louisiana?
- GUPPI = (state median − employment-weighted national average) / national average × 100. For Cashiers in Louisiana: ($26,750 − $31,975) / $31,975 × 100 = −16.3%. See the methodology page for full formula and data source details.
- How does Louisiana compare to other states for Cashiers salaries?
- Louisiana ranks #49 of 51 states where BLS publishes a median wage for Cashiers, based on the Gera US Pay Premium Index (GUPPI −16.3%). Top-ranked state: District of Columbia (GUPPI +21.6%, median $38,880).
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Data source
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · May 2025 state estimates · Public domain (U.S. federal government work)
GUPPI computed by GeraJobs. Last updated: 2026-06-20. Full methodology · ← All occupations