Junior

Junior Information Clerk Cashier

The helpful counter worker — providing information and processing transactions for customers.

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Job markets for Junior Information Clerk Cashiers
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Information Clerk Cashier

As a Junior Information Clerk Cashier, you work at service counters where you provide information to customers and process transactions. This might be at transportation stations, visitor centers, retail environments, or service organizations. You answer questions and handle payments.

Your day involves greeting customers, answering questions, providing directions or information, and processing payments. You're often the first point of contact, so you need to be welcoming and knowledgeable about the services your organization provides.

The hardest part is handling the variety of questions while maintaining transaction accuracy. You might answer the same question dozens of times while also needing to focus on accurate cash handling. Patience with repetitive questions and attention to detail with money are both essential. The people who thrive here enjoy helping people and can handle the repetitive nature of the work.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Setting typeInformation complexityTransaction volumeLanguages neededCustomer demographics
Information clerk roles vary by setting. Transportation hubs require schedule and route knowledge. Visitor centers need local expertise. Retail environments combine information with merchandise. Some settings serve tourists and need language skills. Customer service expectations vary by industry.
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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
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Information Clerk Cashiers (SOC 41-2011.00), 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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Local/product knowledge
Deep information makes you more helpful to customers
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Transaction accuracy
Error-free cash handling and processing
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De-escalation
Handling frustrated customers who receive unwelcome information
What type of information am I primarily providing?
What's the balance between information and cashier duties?
What training is provided on the information I need to know?
What are the busiest periods and typical customer volume?
What systems are used for transactions?
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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–$38K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.1M
U.S. Employment
-9.9%
10yr Growth
543K
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

Service OrientationSpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingMonitoringTime ManagementMathematics
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2011.00

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