Junior

Junior Mutuel Teller

The betting window operator โ€” processing wagers and payouts at racetracks and gaming facilities.

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Job markets for Junior Mutuel Tellers
Employment concentration ยท ~49 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Mutuel Teller

As a Junior Mutuel Teller, you process pari-mutuel betting transactions at racetracks or off-track betting facilities. You sell tickets, process cashes, and handle the flow of wagering transactions. The role requires accuracy, speed, and customer service under pressure.

Your day involves processing bets from customers, handling money, paying out winning tickets, and maintaining accuracy through high-volume periods. Race-time creates rushes where quick, accurate service is essential. Understanding betting terminology and options helps you serve customers.

The hardest part is maintaining accuracy during rush periods. Before each race, betting activity peaks and customers are impatient. You need to process transactions quickly while avoiding costly errors. The people who thrive here are fast, accurate, and comfortable with the pressure of gaming operations.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Facility typeBetting volumeTechnology systemsSchedule demandsGaming regulations
Mutuel teller work varies by facility and volume. Major racetracks have high volume; smaller facilities are slower-paced. Technology ranges from modern terminals to simpler systems. Schedules depend on racing calendars. Gaming regulations affect procedures and 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 Junior Mutuel Tellers (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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Transaction speed
Processing bets quickly during rushes
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Accuracy
Avoiding errors that cost money
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Betting knowledge
Understanding wager types and terminology
What is the typical volume of transactions?
What betting systems are used?
What is the schedule โ€” weekends, evenings?
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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 OrientationSpeakingMathematicsComplex Problem SolvingMonitoringCritical Thinking
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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