Junior

Junior Change Person

The floor money exchanger โ€” providing change services throughout gaming or entertainment areas.

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Job markets for Junior Change Persons
Employment concentration ยท ~49 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Change Person

As a Junior Change Person, you circulate through gaming or entertainment areas providing change to customers. You carry a bank and exchange bills for coins, allowing customers to continue playing without leaving their positions. The work is mobile and customer-service focused.

Your day involves roving through your assigned area. You respond to customer signals, make exchanges efficiently, and keep your bank organized while moving. You're building relationships with regular customers while maintaining cash accuracy.

The challenge is staying accurate while constantly moving and transacting. Unlike a booth where you're stationary, you're making exchanges in varying conditions. You're developing systems for mobile accuracy.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Venue typeCoverage areaCash volumeCustomer basePhysical demands
Change person work varies by venue and coverage. Large casinos have defined zones. Smaller venues cover everything. Customer base ranges from casual players to serious gamblers. Physical demands depend on area size and layout.
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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 Junior Change Persons (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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Mobile accuracy
Correct exchanges while roving is essential
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Efficient coverage
Good patterns maximize customer service
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Regular recognition
Knowing customers improves service
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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 ComprehensionCoordinationActive ListeningService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingComplex Problem SolvingMathematicsCritical ThinkingMonitoring
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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