Cashiers
Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed
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.
Median pay: $32,880/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)
Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.
Job outlook: -9.9% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.
About 542,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.
• 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.
What's the median pay for Cashiers?
The median pay for Cashiers is $32,880 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
What's the job outlook for Cashiers?
Employment for Cashiers is projected to change -9.9% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.
What education is typically required for Cashiers?
Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.
How many job openings are there each year for Cashiers?
About 542,600 openings per year, on average, over the decade.