How to become gambling change persons and booth cashierseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Retail Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$36,220
25th–75th pct. $29,630–$41,530
Top pay (est.)
$78,400
Top 10% $60,330
Pay in 5 years
$41,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$47,200est.
$40,600–$54,800
Outlook score
36/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
51%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
−1.9%
3,900 openings / yr

How to become gambling change persons and booth cashiers

Typical education
No formal educational credential
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

Key skills

Active Listening
3.0
Reading Comprehension
3.0
Service Orientation
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9
Speaking
2.8
Writing
2.6
Monitoring
2.5
Mathematics
2.5

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.0
English Language
3.0
Mathematics
2.9
Administrative
2.9
Computers and Electronics
2.8
Psychology
2.6
Public Safety and Security
2.2
Education and Training
2.2

What the work involves

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionFar VisionSpeech ClarityNumber Facility

Education of workers

High school diploma
96%
Some college
2%
Post-secondary certificate
1%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
58%
1–3 months
29%
None / short demo
11%
3–6 months
1%

Related work experience

6–12 months
46%
None
36%
2–4 years
9%
1–2 years
7%
3–6 months
1%
Up to 1 month
1%
1–3 months
1%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as gambling change persons and booth cashiers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.