Cashiers
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$32,880/yr
Typical range
$28,720 – $36,330
Education
High school diploma
Time to entry
No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning
What a Cashiers does
Cashiers process customer payments, operate cash registers, and handle transactions at retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. They provide friendly customer service while accurately managing money and recording sales.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a high school diploma. No degree required — short-term training or on-the-job learning.
Estimated cost of that path: No degree cost. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Retail Salespersons — $35,410/yr
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $69,990/yr
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $72,080/yr
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers — $48,520/yr
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $78,660/yr
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