TL;DR

About 21,930 gambling change persons and booth cashiers nationally earn a mean of $41,412. Employment in the series shown rose about 18% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 3.9% annual growth.

Key Statistics

21,930
2023 Workforce
None
Average Age
$41,412
Average Salary

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers: what the data shows

Common questions about gambling change persons and booth cashiers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.

What is a gambling change persons and booth cashiers?

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 41-2012.

U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 21,930 workers.

What does a gambling change persons and booth cashiers do?

O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Getting Information, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards, Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.

How much does a gambling change persons and booth cashiers make?

BLS national median annual wage: $34,810 (May 2024 in our extract).

Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $41,412 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.

Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).

Wage percentileAnnual wage
10th percentile$34,029
25th percentile$35,266
Median (50th)$36,933
75th percentile$41,248
90th percentile$55,359

What education do you need?

For Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers, O*NET incumbent surveys in our extract most often report: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).

These are education levels of current workers, not minimum legal requirements.

What skills do you need?

O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Coordination, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics, English Language, Public Safety and Security. See Education & Skills for detail.

Is gambling change persons and booth cashiers in demand?

Historical employment trend in our series implies about 3.9% annual growth (compound rate in the extract).

Five-year projected employment change: 21.1%.

Ten-year projected employment change: 46.7%.

Current U.S. headcount: 21,930.

We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.

Where do gambling change persons and booth cashierss work?

Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:

IndustryEmploymentShare
Cross-industry21,93017.3%
Cross-industry, Private Ownership only12,4809.8%
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation12,3209.7%
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries11,8209.3%
Gambling Industries11,8109.3%
Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)9,4507.4%

See Industry for charts.

What degrees lead to this career?

Common majors for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers in O*NET:

See Related degrees.

Employment

Employment and salary information for the Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers workforce.

Employment Over Time

21,930 Workforce in 2023

The Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers workforce has been growing over time.

Historical employment trends for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Yearly Wage Ranking

$41,412 Average Wage

In 2023, Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers earned an average of $41,412.

Wage ranking compared to other occupations.

Wage Distribution

This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Salary distribution for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Employment Growth Projections

3.9% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)

16,228 Projected Employment (5 years)

Projected growth: 21.1%

19,654 Projected Employment (10 years)

Projected growth: 46.7%

This occupation is projected to grow at 3.9% annually, indicating strong future demand.

Historical employment trends and future projections for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Industry

Information on the industries that employ Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers and on wages for those in the field.

Occupations by Industries

This graphic shows the share of Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers employed by various industries.

Industry distribution for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Wage Trends by Industry

28.5% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate

Historical wage growth trends by industry for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Geographic Distribution

Employment and wage information by geographic location for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.

Top States by Employment

Top States by Employment:

  • CA: 3,660 employees, $40,500 avg wage
  • NV: 2,760 employees, $32,230 avg wage
  • WV: 1,200 employees, $22,800 avg wage
  • OK: 1,160 employees, $28,880 avg wage
  • MI: 1,090 employees, $37,830 avg wage
  • LA: 820 employees, $29,310 avg wage
  • AZ: 790 employees, $57,210 avg wage
  • NY: 740 employees, $59,420 avg wage
  • WA: 730 employees, $40,520 avg wage
  • SD: 710 employees, $29,860 avg wage

Top 10 states by employment for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Top Metropolitan Areas

Top Metropolitan Areas:

  • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV: 2,120 employees, $33,030 avg wage
  • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA: 1,220 employees, $38,040 avg wage
  • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA: 600 employees, $45,980 avg wage
  • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA: 490 employees, $40,100 avg wage
  • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 450 employees, $35,020 avg wage
  • Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI: 360 employees, $30,980 avg wage
  • Gulfport-Biloxi, MS: 350 employees, $35,730 avg wage
  • Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA: 330 employees, $41,020 avg wage
  • Reno, NV: 310 employees, $31,490 avg wage
  • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 300 employees, $37,870 avg wage

Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Diversity

Demographic information on Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers in the US.

Gender and Age

The workforce of Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers in 2023 was 21,930 people, with 62.0% women and 38.0% men.

Gender and age distribution for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Races

Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.

Race and ethnicity distribution for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Education & Skills

Data on higher education choices and required skills for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Majors

The most common majors achieved by Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers in 2023 were Business, Social Sciences, General Studies.

Common majors for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Education Levels

The main educational levels achieved by Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers workers.

Education level distribution for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Skills

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers need many skills, but most especially Reading Comprehension, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking.

Required skills for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Knowledge & Abilities

Knowledge areas and abilities required for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Knowledge Areas

The most important knowledge areas for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers include Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics, English Language, Public Safety and Security, Administrative.

Knowledge areas required for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Abilities

Key abilities needed for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers include Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Near Vision, Speech Recognition, Problem Sensitivity.

Required abilities for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Work Activities

Common work activities performed by Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

Daily Activities

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers spend their time on activities such as Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Getting Information, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards.

Most important work activities for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.

About

Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

The average yearly wage for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers was $41,412 in 2023.

SOC Code

41-2012 - Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

Insights and Analysis

Compensation snapshot: Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers reports an average salary of $41,412.

Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 21,930 workers, indicating sustained demand.

Forward outlook: Projected annual growth is 3.9%, which should inform long-term career planning.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
    • Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
  • Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
    • Employment and wage data by occupation
    • Latest data: May 2024
    • Source: bls.gov/oes
  • O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
    • Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
    • Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
    • Source: onetcenter.org
  • IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
    • Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
    • Data years: 2015-2024
    • Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
  • Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
    • Demographic and workforce data
    • Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
    • Source: census.gov/acs

Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

Methodology

Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.

All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.