Cashiers
SOC Code: 41-2011 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
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.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Cashiers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $36,192 | $39,541 | $42,869 | $46,218 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $38,002 | $40,581 | $43,139 | $45,718 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $36,379 | $39,042 | $41,725 | $44,387 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $35,214 | $38,085 | $40,934 | $43,805 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $35,048 | $37,835 | $40,643 | $43,430 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $33,155 | $36,504 | $39,874 | $43,222 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $35,755 | $38,126 | $40,498 | $42,869 |
| Eagle Pass, TX | $20,426 | $27,664 | $34,882 | $42,120 |
| Vallejo, CA | $35,194 | $37,336 | $39,458 | $41,600 |
| Napa, CA | $35,298 | $37,378 | $39,437 | $41,517 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Service Orientation | 3.1 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 2.8 | |
| Coordination | 2.8 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 | |
| Monitoring | 2.6 | |
| Mathematics | 2.6 | |
| Time Management | 2.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.0 |
| English Language | 3.4 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.1 |
| Administration and Management | 2.9 |
| Mathematics | 2.9 |
| Administrative | 2.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.7 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.6 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 44.3% |
| Less than high school | 37.3% |
| Some college | 9.2% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 9.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
- Greet customers entering establishments.
- Establish or identify prices of goods, services, or admission, and tabulate bills, using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners.
- Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies.
- Process merchandise returns and exchanges.
- Request information or assistance, using paging systems.
- Monitor checkout stations to ensure they have adequate cash available and are staffed appropriately.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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