Cashiers
SOC Code: 41-2011Also known as:
Auction Clerk, Bottle Booth Attendant, Box Office Attendant, Bridge Toll Collector, Cage Cashier
Median Annual Salary
$31,190
-9.9% growth (2024-2034)
543K
Openings/Year
3.2M
Current Jobs
What Cashiers Do
Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.
💰 Salary
$31,190
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
-9.9%
Decline
🎓 Education
No formal educational credential
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
543K
Projected average per year
📚 On-the-Job Training
Short-term on-the-job training
Expected training period
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
3,157,200
Projected Employment (2034)
2,843,600
Related Careers
First-line supervisors of retail sales workers
$47,320 •
-5.0% growth
Counter and rental clerks
$38,540 •
+3.2% growth
Retail salespersons
$34,580 •
-0.5% growth
Customer service representatives
$42,830 •
-5.5% growth
Top Skills Required
Service Orientation
Active Listening
Speaking
Social Perceptiveness
Reading Comprehension
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Greet customers entering establishments.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints.
- Monitor checkout stations to ensure they have adequate cash available and are staffed appropriately.
- Establish or identify prices of goods, services, or admission, and tabulate bills, using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
- Answer incoming phone calls.
- Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
- Request information or assistance, using paging systems.
- Help customers find the location of products.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
No formal educational credential
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
High School Diploma
O*NET recommended level
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do cashiers make?
The median annual salary for cashiers is $31,190.
What education do cashiers need?
Most cashiers positions require a no formal educational credential.
Is becoming cashiers a good career choice?
Cashiers is projected to see -9.9% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which reflects some decline in the field. With approximately 542,600 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for cashiers?
The best colleges offer strong programs in related fields with experienced faculty and industry connections.
What other job titles are similar to cashiers?
Cashiers may also be known as: Auction Clerk, Bottle Booth Attendant, Box Office Attendant, Bridge Toll Collector, Cage Cashier, Cash Checker, Cash Office Worker, Cash Person, Cash Register Operator (Cash Register Op), Cashier, Cashier Associate, Cashier Host, Cashier Hostess, Cashier Team Member, Cashier Wrapper, Center Aisle Cashier, Central Aisle Cashier, Change Booth Attendant, Change Person, Check Cashier.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.