Cashiers
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.
- O*NET-SOC code
41-2011.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$32,880
Employment, U.S.3,089,410
Median hourly wage$15.81
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24,530 | $28,720 | $32,880 | $36,330 | $40,410 |
By state (51)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 46,420 | $28,250 | 1.11 |
| Alaska | 5,810 | $36,130 | 0.90 |
| Arizona | 72,570 | $34,600 | 1.13 |
| Arkansas | 28,270 | $27,670 | 1.09 |
| California | 336,110 | $37,100 | 0.93 |
| Colorado | 51,670 | $36,870 | 0.90 |
| Connecticut | 30,920 | $35,550 | 0.92 |
| Delaware | 11,450 | $33,490 | 1.19 |
| District of Columbia | 6,060 | $38,880 | 0.43 |
| Florida | 201,370 | $30,530 | 1.02 |
| Georgia | 97,540 | $29,070 | 1.00 |
| Hawaii | 10,780 | $36,780 | 0.86 |
| Idaho | 17,200 | $30,370 | 1.01 |
| Illinois | 139,630 | $34,490 | 1.15 |
| Indiana | 68,350 | $29,670 | 1.07 |
| Iowa | 41,450 | $28,970 | 1.34 |
| Kansas | 33,080 | $28,800 | 1.16 |
| Kentucky | 44,550 | $28,590 | 1.12 |
| Louisiana | 46,350 | $26,750 | 1.21 |
| Maine | 14,240 | $34,930 | 1.12 |
| Maryland | 49,910 | $34,390 | 0.91 |
| Massachusetts | 58,880 | $35,520 | 0.81 |
| Michigan | 92,930 | $29,740 | 1.06 |
| Minnesota | 58,190 | $34,620 | 0.99 |
| Mississippi | 30,490 | $26,390 | 1.32 |
| Missouri | 69,430 | $30,520 | 1.19 |
| Montana | 12,170 | $34,190 | 1.20 |
| Nebraska | 20,650 | $30,250 | 1.01 |
| Nevada | 30,160 | $29,870 | 0.98 |
| New Hampshire | 17,250 | $33,840 | 1.27 |
| New Jersey | 107,680 | $34,590 | 1.26 |
| New Mexico | 19,020 | $30,120 | 1.10 |
| New York | 158,890 | $35,500 | 0.83 |
| North Carolina | 106,440 | $28,880 | 1.08 |
| North Dakota | 9,510 | $31,460 | 1.11 |
| Ohio | 103,020 | $29,260 | 0.93 |
| Oklahoma | 41,140 | $28,180 | 1.21 |
| Oregon | 37,660 | $35,300 | 0.96 |
| Pennsylvania | 110,950 | $29,220 | 0.92 |
| Rhode Island | 9,260 | $34,860 | 0.93 |
| South Carolina | 56,550 | $28,530 | 1.23 |
| South Dakota | 12,860 | $29,780 | 1.41 |
| Tennessee | 63,350 | $28,590 | 0.97 |
| Texas | 245,730 | $29,230 | 0.88 |
| Utah | 22,940 | $31,600 | 0.67 |
| Vermont | 7,030 | $35,720 | 1.16 |
| Virginia | 83,890 | $30,580 | 1.03 |
| Washington | 61,050 | $38,720 | 0.87 |
| West Virginia | 17,360 | $26,370 | 1.25 |
| Wisconsin | 65,380 | $30,880 | 1.12 |
| Wyoming | 5,840 | $30,810 | 1.05 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Counter and Rental Clerks | 1-2 | 0.971 |
| 2 | Postal Service Clerks | 1-2 | 0.971 |
| 3 | Tellers | 1-2 | 0.966 |
| 4 | Gambling Cage Workers | 1-2 | 0.962 |
| 5 | Pharmacy Aides | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 6 | Gambling Dealers | 1-2 | 0.960 |
| 7 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1-2 | 0.958 |
| 8 | Parts Salespersons | 1-2 | 0.958 |
| 9 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 1-2 | 0.956 |
| 10 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 1-2 | 0.956 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Cashiers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter and Rental Clerks | Writing | 0.88 | 0.971 |
| Tellers | Writing | 0.88 | 0.966 |
| Library Assistants, Clerical | Writing | 0.88 | 0.940 |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | Writing | 0.88 | 0.935 |
| File Clerks | Writing | 0.88 | 0.935 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Cashiers, excluding software Cashiers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| The General Store | 5 of 20 | 38.5x |
| Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale | 4 of 20 | 30.8x |
| Compris software | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| MICROS Systems HSI Profits Series | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| NCR Advanced Checkout Solution | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| NCR NeighborhoodPOS | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| 9 of 20 | 3.1x | |
| Plexis Software Plexis POS | 3 of 20 | 19.8x |
| Inventory management systems | 4 of 20 | 6.4x |
| Sage 50 Accounting | 4 of 20 | 4.4x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.88 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.50 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.75 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.62 |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.50 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.05 | 4.36 |
| English Language | 3.37 | 2.92 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.07 | 3.03 |
| Administration and Management | 2.87 | 2.79 |
| Mathematics | 2.86 | 2.84 |
| Administrative | 2.84 | 2.98 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.69 | 3.05 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.62 | 1.91 |
| Law and Government | 2.52 | 1.61 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.38 | 1.88 |
| Education and Training | 2.37 | 2.13 |
| Telecommunications | 2.14 | 1.33 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 2.09 | 1.80 |
| Communications and Media | 2.09 | 1.69 |
| Transportation | 1.94 | 1.49 |
| Psychology | 1.90 | 1.79 |
| Production and Processing | 1.82 | 1.29 |
| Foreign Language | 1.74 | 1.39 |
| Mechanical | 1.71 | 1.24 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.60 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.55 | 0.91 |
| Food Production | 1.52 | not rated |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.49 | 0.81 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.47 | not rated |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.44 | not rated |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.42 | not rated |
| Physics | 1.36 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.34 | not rated |
| Design | 1.31 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.31 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.09 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.01 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.00 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 3.50 | 3.50 |
| Oral Expression | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Near Vision | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Written Comprehension | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Information Ordering | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Selective Attention | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Time Sharing | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Finger Dexterity | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Memorization | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Number Facility | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.50 | 2.62 |
| Manual Dexterity | 2.50 | 2.12 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 2.50 | 2.00 |
| Written Expression | 2.38 | 2.50 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Control Precision | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.38 | 2.00 |
| Far Vision | 2.12 | 2.12 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Static Strength | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Stamina | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Originality | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.00 | 1.88 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.00 | 1.50 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Visualization | 1.88 | 1.50 |
| Explosive Strength | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 1.75 | 1.38 |
| Response Orientation | 1.75 | 0.88 |
| Depth Perception | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Rate Control | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Reaction Time | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.00 | not rated |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Night Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.00 | not rated |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.00 | not rated |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
Examples from O*NET data. "Hot" and "in demand" are O*NET flags for technologies often listed in job postings.
- Apple Safari hot
- Microsoft Edge hot
- Microsoft Excel hot
- Microsoft Office software hot
- Microsoft Windows hot
- Mozilla Firefox hot
- AFEXDirect
- Bookkeeping software
- Database software
- Electronic medical record EMR software
- Handheld computer device software
- ReliaSoft Prism
Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 2,650 | 2.36 | $32,510 |
| Guayama, PR | 550 | 2.22 | $22,070 |
| Arecibo, PR | 1,360 | 1.98 | $22,440 |
| Mayaguez, PR | 1,990 | 1.92 | $21,870 |
| Aguadilla, PR | 1,830 | 1.89 | $21,840 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | 700 | 1.88 | $27,950 |
| Ponce, PR | 2,320 | 1.84 | $21,840 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 5,790 | 1.73 | $34,100 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | 2,470 | 1.72 | $34,350 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 2,110 | 1.71 | $26,040 |