Junior

Junior Parimutuel Ticket Cashier

The racetrack money handler — processing betting tickets and payouts at horse tracks, dog tracks, or off-track venues.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Parimutuel Ticket Cashier

As a Junior Parimutuel Ticket Cashier, you''re handling wagering transactions at a horse track, greyhound track, or off-track betting facility. You''re selling betting tickets, cashing winning tickets, counting money accurately, and working in a fast-paced environment where races create waves of activity.

Your day revolves around the racing schedule. Before each race, bettors line up to place wagers. After the race, winners come to cash their tickets. You''re processing transactions quickly and accurately, handling significant amounts of cash, and working with the track''s wagering system to issue and validate tickets.

The job requires numerical accuracy under pressure. During busy periods, you''re handling multiple transactions rapidly while ensuring every calculation is correct. Errors come out of your drawer or create compliance issues. The people who thrive here are calm under pressure, numerically sharp, and can handle the unique atmosphere of racing venues.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
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Venue typeBetting volumesRace frequencyLive vs simulcastSeasonal patterns
Parimutuel cashier work varies by venue. Major tracks have high volume during big race days. Off-track betting (OTB) facilities offer simulcast wagering with steadier flow. Seasonal tracks have intense seasons and off-seasons. Some venues are adding sports betting, expanding the cashier role.
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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 Junior Parimutuel Ticket 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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Betting system mastery
Deep system knowledge enables trainer and supervisor roles
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Customer service
Helping bettors understand wagering builds loyalty
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Cash management
Perfect accuracy is essential for 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 — 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 OrientationSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionCoordinationTime ManagementMathematicsMonitoring
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2011.00

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