Description

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.

Interests

Conventional
Enterprising

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Work Values

Support
Relationships
Independence

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Work Styles

Attention to Detail
Dependability
Integrity
Self-Control
Cooperation

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Tasks

Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.
Exchange money, credit, tickets, or casino chips and make change for customers.
Count money and audit money drawers.
Check identifications to verify age of players.
Maintain cage security according to rules.

Work Activities

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Detailed Work Activities

Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Technology Skills

Spreadsheet software
Word processing software

Abilities

Oral Comprehension
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Information Ordering
Problem Sensitivity

Skills

Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Coordination
Service Orientation
Social Perceptiveness

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
Mathematics

Most Common Education Level

The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.

Certificates

These are the certification(s) applicable to Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers:

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Income Percentile

The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.

Income Percentile	Annual Income
Low (10%)	$24,707
Median (50%)	$28,684
High (90%)	$33,380

Income by Experience

This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).

Experience	Income
Entry Level	$29,238
Mid Level	N/A
Senior Level	N/A
Expert Level	N/A

Employability

There are currently 21,400 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to decrease to 20,500 positions, reflecting a projected decline of -4%.

The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.

Projected Job Growth of -4%

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Median Annual Income

$122,090

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.

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Median Annual Income

$39,674

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Median Annual Income

$51,573

Projected Job Growth

+5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Median Annual Income

$38,697

Projected Job Growth

+3 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Median Annual Income

$36,386

Projected Job Growth

-2 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Median Annual Income

$29,178

Projected Job Growth

-11 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

No formal educational credential

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Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks

Median Annual Income

$46,579

Projected Job Growth

-5 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

Some college, no degree

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Gambling Cage Workers

Median Annual Income

$40,474

Projected Job Growth

-4 %

Career Cluster(s)

Hospitality, Events, & Tourism

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Tellers

Median Annual Income

$40,235

Projected Job Growth

-15 %

Career Cluster(s)

Financial Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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Median Annual Income

$51,014

Projected Job Growth

-15 %

Career Cluster(s)

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Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

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