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Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

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Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $36,220/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$24,460$60,330

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: -6.4% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.

About 4,000 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.

Top skills
Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningCoordinationSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationCritical ThinkingMonitoringMathematicsComplex Problem Solving
Top knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityAdministrativeComputers and ElectronicsLaw and GovernmentPsychology
Core tasks

• Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.

• Exchange money, credit, tickets, or casino chips and make change for customers.

• Count money and audit money drawers.

• Check identifications to verify age of players.

• Maintain cage security according to rules.

• Reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers?

The median pay for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers is $36,220 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers?

Employment for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers is projected to change -6.4% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers?

Typical entry-level education: No formal educational credential.

How many job openings are there each year for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers?

About 4,000 openings per year, on average, over the decade.