Mid-Level

Clerk Cashier

The hybrid retail worker — combining cashier duties with general store clerk responsibilities.

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Job markets for Clerk Cashiers
Employment concentration · ~400 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Clerk Cashier

As a Clerk Cashier, you handle both cashier duties and general store clerk work. You operate registers and process transactions while also stocking shelves, assisting customers on the floor, and handling various store tasks. It's a flexible retail role that moves between checkout and floor work.

Your day varies based on store needs. During busy checkout periods, you're at the register processing transactions. When checkout slows, you shift to floor work — stocking, organizing, helping customers find products. You need to be effective at both roles and transition smoothly between them.

The challenge is being competent at multiple types of work. You need register accuracy and speed, plus floor skills like product knowledge and merchandising. Prioritizing between duties when both are needed requires judgment. The variety prevents boredom but demands versatility.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
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ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Store typeTask balanceSchedulingCross-trainingTeam size
Clerk cashier roles vary by store size and format. Small stores often have staff doing both out of necessity. Larger stores might use this as a specific cross-trained position. The balance between cashiering and floor work varies by shift and season.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — 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
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Clerk Cashiers (SOC 41-2011.00, 41-2021.00), not just this title · 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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The Broader Landscape

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

$23K–$62K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.5M
U.S. Employment
-3.35%
10yr Growth
589K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

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O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2011.0041-2021.00

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