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Cashier

💰 Earn $35K-$40K
📚 No Degree Required
⏱️ 6–12 Month Training
📈 -9.9% Job Growth
  • Ideal for those who enjoy interacting with people and handling transactions daily.
  • Ensure smooth operations by managing payments and assisting customers efficiently.
  • Use technology to enhance customer experience and streamline checkout processes.
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Cashier
What Cashiers DoReceive 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.
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
  • Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
  • Help customers find the location of products.
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
  • Greet customers entering establishments.
Cashiers Education, Salary, and Growth
Minimum EducationNone
Career ProspectsRisky (Decreasing by 5% or more)
Training Time6 months to 1 year
Job Openings542,600 Annually
Median Earnings
$36,270 in California
$31,190 Nationally

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Is This Career Right For You?
YOU Like
  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks
you value
  • Accomplishing things
  • Having support
  • Personal relationships
you are skilled in
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Active Listening
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Persuasion
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Cashier
CashierExplore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.
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What Is the Administration & Sales Industry?
Administration & Sales
Administration & SalesThe primary activities of this group involve managing teams and projects, providing administrative support, and selling products or services.
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