Cashiers
| Description |
OES Code: 490230 |
Cashiers receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. Usually involves use of adding machines, cash registers, or change makers. May also include processing credit card transactions.
| CA Wages/hour |
median |
range |
| New, no experience: |
minimum |
minimum – $8.74 |
| New, experienced: |
minimum |
minimum – $11.35 |
| 3 yrs+ experience: |
$7.00 |
minimum – $14.75 |
Local Wages
• CCOIS Survey • OES Survey
There can be big differences in wages, depending on amount of experience, job duties, and skills required; type and location of the business; and union membership.
Hours & Benefits
Many places employing Cashiers are often open late, seven days a week. However, Cashiers in these places usually only work 40 hours per week. Stores handle this in several ways. Some use an early and late shift of full time employees, while others use one full time shift and one of part time employees to work evenings and weekends. A third method is to use a rotating shift and give employees compensating time off during the middle of the week for weekend and holiday work.
Benefits available to many Cashiers and Cashier-Wrappers include paid holidays, vacation, life and health insurance, sick leave, and pension plans.
Employment Trends
| Employment 1996 |
302,190 |
| Projected Employment 2006 |
390,210 |
| Growth Rate 1996-2006 |
29.1% |
| Openings due to Separations |
150,910 |
Employment Trends by California County
Advancement
In most grocery chains, opportunities for promotion are good. Grocery Cashiers usually start as courtesy clerks or clerk’s helpers who bag, clean-up and stock shelves. Cashiers interested in working toward full time careers may be able to advance to department head clerk and eventually to store manager.
Getting the Job & Other Information
People interested in getting work as Cashiers and Cashier-Wrappers should contact employers directly, or they can file an application with the California Employment Development Department, Program. They should also contact the local unions and read the newspaper ads.
For current job listings, browse CalJOBS or America's Job Bank.
© State of California EDD/LMID, US Department of Labor
Unless indicated otherwise, wage data is based on Statewide aggregated CCOIS survey responses between 1995 and 1997.
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Education and Training
High school graduate preferred.
Most employers do not require job applicants to have Cashier or sales experience, but after school, summer or other temporary selling or public contact work is considered valuable because it shows a certain level of confidence and responsibility.
Most employers have on-the-job training programs in which Cashiers and Cashier-Wrappers learn all about their work. The best way to prepare for these programs is to graduate from high school with classes in arithmetic, public speaking, and English. When Cashier openings occur, courtesy clerks/clerk’s helpers are given first consideration
Skills & Other Requirements
Experience with computer scanning cash registers are preferred. Additional preferred skills include clerical and bookkeeping skills preferred, public contact skills, and basic math. Applicants also need easy-to-read handwriting.
People in these jobs represent their employers when dealing with the public. Because of this, poise, alertness, and tact along with a neat, well-groomed appearance, and a nice personality are essential. Good communication skills, accurate arithmetic, and honesty are also a must.
References
Note: The references below (and/or on other parts of this page) will link to pages on the internet outside the Career Video system.
California Occupational Guide: Cashiers #31
Related Occupations: Receptionists & INformation Clerks #21, Tellers #109, Counter & Rental Clerks #511, Retail Salesperson #536
Training: California State Training Inventory
See also:
- California Retailers Association
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Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 443-1975
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