Cashiers
General Information
Description
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.
Workplace at a Glance
What you can expect to experience while on the job
- Responsibility
- Exposure to job hazards
- Physical activity
- Decision making
- Repetitiveness
- Level of competition
- Time pressure
Industry areas
- Marketing
Job Outlook
Salary
Salary Information
Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.
$28,240
State-by-state Salary
Gray states indicate no data available
Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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High school 67%
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Less than high school 30%
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Some college 0%
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Master's degree 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Bachelor's degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS
You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:
- Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
- Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.
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Skills at a Glance
Skills helpful in this career
- Verbal skills
- Critical thinking & problem solving
- Equipment operation & maintenance
- Math & science skills
- Technology design & control
- Leadership
Knowledge
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- Administrative
- Sales and Marketing
- Administration and Management
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