Occupation ยท SOC 41-2011
Cashiers: can it be done remotely?
According to the Dingel and Neiman (2020) classification, the work of cashiers typically cannot be done from home. The score reflects the tasks involved, not whether a particular employer allows remote work.
Nationally, about 3,148,030 people work in this occupation, with a median annual wage of $31,190 ($14.99 an hour).
US employment
3,148,030
Median annual wage
$31,190
Mean annual wage
$31,810
Median hourly wage
$14.99
Education and training
Typical education
No formal educational credential
Related work experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
Job zone
2
Some preparation
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| Occupation | Median wage | Wage gain | Job zone | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Representatives | $42,830 | $11,640 (+37.3%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Order Clerks | $44,660 | $13,470 (+43.2%) | 2 | Some college, no degree |
| Telemarketers | $34,410 | $3,220 (+10.3%) | 2 | No formal educational credential |
| Billing and Posting Clerks | $47,170 | $15,980 (+51.2%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | $84,130 | $52,940 (+169.7%) | 4 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Office Clerks, General | $43,630 | $12,440 (+39.9%) | 2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
States with the most jobs
- 1. California349,300
- 2. Texas266,210
- 3. Florida197,310
- 4. New York163,700
- 5. Illinois118,010
- 6. North Carolina115,170
- 7. Ohio112,650
- 8. Pennsylvania111,340
- 9. Georgia96,120
- 10. New Jersey93,270
States that pay the most
- 1. District of Columbia$37,540
- 2. Washington$37,300
- 3. California$36,270
- 4. Alaska$36,050
- 5. Colorado$35,760
- 6. Vermont$35,090
- 7. New York$35,030
- 8. Hawaii$34,930
- 9. Massachusetts$34,800
- 10. Oregon$34,220
Median annual wage. Based on 52 states and territories with published figures.
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- Retail SalespersonsOn-site
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- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Traveln/a
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales WorkersOn-site
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Insurance Sales AgentsTeleworkable
- Counter and Rental ClerksOn-site
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsTeleworkable
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