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Cashiers

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.

Visual summary of pay, outlook, skills, interests, and preparation for Cashiers
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Median pay

$31,190
Median annual pay for Cashiers.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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10-year growth

-9.9%
Projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Annual openings

542,600
Projected annual openings, including growth and replacement demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Employment

3,157,200
Estimated U.S. employment for Cashiers in 2024.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024
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Jobs added or lost

-313,600
Projected numeric employment change from 2024 to 2034.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024–2034 projections
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Entry preparation

No formal educational credential
Typical additional preparation: Short-term on-the-job training.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · 2024 profile
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What the work involves

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Essential skills

  1. 1Active Listening
  2. 2Speaking
  3. 3Critical Thinking
  4. 4Reading Comprehension
  5. 5Mathematics
  6. 6Monitoring

Knowledge areas

  1. 1Customer and Personal Service
  2. 2English Language
  3. 3Sales and Marketing
  4. 4Administration and Management
  5. 5Mathematics
  6. 6Administrative

Abilities

  1. 1Oral Comprehension
  2. 2Oral Expression
  3. 3Near Vision
  4. 4Speech Clarity
  5. 5Written Comprehension
  6. 6Information Ordering

Career interests

  1. 1Conventional
  2. 2Enterprising
  3. 3Realistic
  4. 4Social
  5. 5Artistic
  6. 6Investigative

Work styles

  1. 1Dependability
  2. 2Integrity
  3. 3Social Orientation
  4. 4Attention to Detail
  5. 5Cooperation
  6. 6Self-Control

Work activities

  1. 1Getting Information
  2. 2Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  3. 3Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  4. 4Communicating with People Outside the Organization
  5. 5Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  6. 6Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Work context

  1. 1Contact With Others
  2. 2Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
  3. 3Telephone Conversations
  4. 4Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
  5. 5Spend Time Standing
  6. 6Frequency of Decision Making

Representative tasks

  • 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.

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Sources

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