Mid-Level

Bingo Cashier

The game night money handler โ€” selling bingo cards, making payouts, and keeping games running smoothly.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Based on Holland Code framework
Job markets for Bingo Cashiers
Employment concentration ยท ~49 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Bingo Cashier

As a Bingo Cashier, you're the financial hub of bingo operations. You're selling bingo cards and daubers, making payouts to winners, handling cash transactions accurately, and often helping with game operations. This might be in a dedicated bingo hall, casino, or charitable gaming venue. The role requires cash handling precision and friendly customer service.

Your day follows the game schedule. Before games, you're selling cards and helping players get set up. During games, you're processing winner payouts, selling additional cards for special games, and handling player questions. After sessions, you're balancing your drawer and reconciling with game records. Regular players become familiar faces you'll see weekly.

The challenge is accurate cash handling under pressure. When a player wins, they expect quick and correct payouts while games continue. You need to verify winning cards, calculate payouts correctly, and process transactions efficiently. The regulatory environment around gaming requires careful compliance with reporting and record-keeping requirements.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Venue typeGame frequencyPrize structureRegulatory environmentAdditional duties
Bingo cashiering varies by venue. Casino bingo operations have higher stakes and stricter regulations. Charitable bingo for nonprofits has different rules and smaller scale. Some venues run daily; others just weekly events. The regulatory environment varies significantly by state and gaming commission oversight.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Bingo Cashiers (SOC 41-2012.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Gaming regulations
Understanding compliance opens doors to supervisor roles
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Customer relationship building
Regulars appreciate being remembered and valued
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Cash handling accuracy
Perfect accuracy is non-negotiable for advancement
What's the typical schedule โ€” what days and hours do games run?
What's the prize structure and largest payouts?
What gaming licenses or background checks are required?
How is the cashier area staffed during busy sessions?
What are the opportunities for additional hours or advancement?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$23Kโ€“$49K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
22K
U.S. Employment
-6.4%
10yr Growth
4K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationService OrientationSpeakingCritical ThinkingMathematicsComplex Problem SolvingMonitoring
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2012.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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