Cashiers
Cashiers process payments and disburse money in retail settings.
Is cashiers a good career?
It scores 55/100 and ranks #31 of 825 occupations on pay, growth, employment and openings. Here's what the federal data says, with no editorializing.
Advantages
- High volume of openings — about 542,600 a year
- No college degree typically required to enter
Possible tradeoffs
- Pays below the U.S. median wage ($32,880 vs $61,390)
- Employment is projected to decline (-9.9% through 2034)
What cashiers earn
Wages: BLS OEWS May 2025Pay is a range, not a number. Half of U.S. cashiers earn between $28,720 and $36,330 a year.
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- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Outlook
- Employment is projected to grow decline through 2034.
Education
Although jobs for cashiers typically have no specific education requirements, employers may prefer to hire candidates who have a high school diploma or the equivalent. Cashiers should have a basic knowledge of mathematics, because they may need to count money, make change, or tally receipts from a cash register or point-of-sale system.
Training
Cashiers receive on-the-job training, which may last up to a few weeks. An experienced worker typically helps new cashiers learn how to operate equipment such as scanners or registers.
Important qualities
Communication skills. Cashiers must pay attention to customers’ questions and explain pricing, promotions, and store policies.
Customer-service skills. Cashiers must be courteous and friendly when helping customers.
Dexterity. Cashiers use their hands to scan purchases and to operate registers, point-of-sale systems, or other equipment.
Near vision. Cashiers need to see well enough to scan items, handle cash, and process transactions accurately.
Physical stamina. Cashiers may need to stand for long periods.
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How much do cashiers make?
The national median wage is $32,880 a year, with the middle half earning between $28,720 and $36,330 (BLS OEWS May 2025).
Is cashiers a good career?
On the Jobs.best index it scores 55 of 100 and ranks #31 of 825 occupations, weighing pay, growth, employment and openings. Employment is projected to change -9.9% through 2034.
What education do you need to become a cashier?
The typical entry-level education is no formal educational credential.
Where do cashiers earn the most?
Among states, District of Columbia pays the highest median ($38,880). Local pay for every state and metro is below.