Cashiers
Cashiers receive and disburse money at retail stores, restaurants, gas stations, and other businesses. They operate cash registers and electronic scanners, process cash and card transactions, and may validate checks. This work happens primarily in retail and food service environments where customers make purchases.
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A day in the work
A cashier typically starts a shift by counting the cash drawer and logging into the register system. Throughout the day or shift, they ring up customer purchases using scanners and registers, process credit and debit card payments, and handle cash transactions. Responsibilities include issuing receipts, bagging items, answering questions about products or policies, and occasionally dealing with returns. At shift end, the cashier counts the drawer again and reconciles it with the day's transactions.
Who this work suits
Holland code CER. Conventional work is organized, detail-oriented work with clear procedures. Aptly’s interest assessment scores you on the same six scales.
You thrive in this role if you prefer structured, rule-based work and enjoy managing details accurately—traits common to conventional thinkers. You also do well here if you have entrepreneurial instincts and see opportunities to provide good service or suggest sales to customers, reflecting enterprising interests.
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most people in this occupation hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
Knowledge areas
Who is hiring
Openings right now
- Cashier-Checker · Air Education and Training Command · Goodfellow AFB, Texas · $16.05–$16.05
- Accounting Clerk (Central Cashier) · United States Space Force · El Segundo, California · $20.28–$22
- Cashier-Checker NF-01 · United States Army Installation Management Command · Fort Gordon, Georgia · $15–$17
- CASHIER-CHECKER · Air Education and Training Command · Sheppard AFB, Texas · $15–$15
- CASHIER-CHECKER · Air Education and Training Command · Luke AFB, Arizona · $15.93–$15.93
- Cashier-Checker NF-01 · U.S. Military Academy · West Point, New York · $16–$16.25
- Supervisory Cashier · Veterans Health Administration · Multiple Locations · $55882–$80243
- Food Service Worker (Cashier) · Air Force Materiel Command · Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio · $18.38–$19.15
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Pay by state
| State | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $37,670 | $38,880 | $44,880 | 6,060 |
| Washington | $36,470 | $38,720 | $46,260 | 61,050 |
| California | $35,800 | $37,100 | $42,390 | 336,110 |
| Colorado | $34,750 | $36,870 | $39,460 | 51,670 |
| Hawaii | $33,640 | $36,780 | $42,050 | 10,780 |
| Alaska | $34,340 | $36,130 | $37,900 | 5,810 |
| Vermont | $31,520 | $35,720 | $37,210 | 7,030 |
| Connecticut | $34,630 | $35,550 | $36,790 | 30,920 |
| Massachusetts | $34,080 | $35,520 | $37,500 | 58,880 |
| New York | $34,280 | $35,500 | $37,350 | 158,890 |
| Oregon | $33,130 | $35,300 | $38,200 | 37,660 |
| Maine | $31,490 | $34,930 | $36,810 | 14,240 |
All 50 states, D.C. and Puerto Rico
Training
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