Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
SOC Code: 41-2012 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Gambling Change Persons and Booth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $43,514 | $57,096 | $70,699 | $84,282 |
| Albany, OR | $34,757 | $48,173 | $61,610 | $75,026 |
| Kingston, NY | $36,754 | $48,027 | $59,322 | $70,595 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $36,754 | $48,027 | $59,322 | $70,595 |
| Watertown-Fort Drum, NY | $36,754 | $48,027 | $59,322 | $70,595 |
| Elmira, NY | $36,754 | $48,027 | $59,322 | $70,595 |
| Bend, OR | $33,446 | $45,240 | $57,054 | $68,848 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $33,925 | $45,282 | $56,618 | $67,974 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $35,256 | $46,134 | $57,034 | $67,912 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $37,045 | $47,299 | $57,574 | $67,829 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | 3.1 | |
| Coordination | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Active Listening | 3.0 | |
| Speaking | 3.0 | |
| Mathematics | 2.9 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 2.9 | |
| Monitoring | 2.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 2.9 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.2 |
| Mathematics | 3.7 |
| English Language | 3.0 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.8 |
| Administrative | 2.7 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.6 |
| Law and Government | 2.6 |
| Psychology | 2.5 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 96.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 2.4% |
| Some college | 1.2% |
Typical Tasks
- Count money and audit money drawers.
- Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.
- Maintain cage security according to rules.
- Reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.
- Exchange money, credit, tickets, or casino chips and make change for customers.
- Check identifications to verify age of players.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Spreadsheet software Word processing software
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