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Careers›Roles›Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op)
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Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op)

The highway toll collector — processing payments from motorists at toll plazas.

Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op) pay typically runs $23K–$28K at this level, and jobs in this field are projected to shrink 10% through 2034.

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Industries that often hire Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op)s
Retail · 83%Hospitality & Food Service · 10%Entertainment & Media · 2%Consumer Services · 1%Manufacturing · 1%Government · 1%
Job markets for Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op)s
Where Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op) jobs concentrate · ~393 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
Sales
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
Jump to:What it's likeCareer pathsBy the numbers

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op)

As a Junior Toll Booth Operator, you're stationed in a toll booth collecting payments from motorists on highways, bridges, or tunnels. You're processing cash, making change, handling electronic toll accounts, and keeping traffic moving through your lane.

Your day involves repetitive transactions with thousands of motorists passing through. You need to be accurate with cash handling, quick with transactions, and patient with the occasional confused or frustrated driver. The work is solitary — you're in your booth most of the shift with brief customer interactions.

Toll collection is increasingly automated, with many toll booths replaced by electronic systems. Remaining positions often involve overnight or weekend shifts, and the work can be monotonous. However, for those who don't mind repetition and want stable government or authority work, toll positions often come with reasonable benefits.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
Role Profile
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Things that vary from job to job as a Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op)
Toll authorityTraffic volumeShift scheduleAutomation levelWeather exposure
Toll booth work varies by facility and authority. Major interstate toll plazas have high volume; local bridges may be slower. Automation has changed many operations — some booths handle only cash while EZ-Pass dominates. Weather exposure varies by booth design. Shift schedules often include nights and weekends.
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns

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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Technology & Information$97K+110%
Energy & Utilities$95K+107%
Professional Services$94K+104%
Financial Services$79K+72%
Government$69K+51%
Compared to Sales average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op)s (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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What it takes to advance
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Transaction speed
Quick processing keeps traffic moving
2
Cash accuracy
Accountability for cash drawer
3
Customer handling
Managing occasional difficult interactions
Lateral Moves
Toll Plaza Supervisor
If you want to oversee operations rather than work a booth
Cashier (other)
If you want different cash handling work
Questions you might ask when interviewing
What shifts are available?
What's the typical traffic volume?
How is cash handling accountability managed?
What benefits come with the position?
What's the future of this toll facility with automation?
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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 Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op) pay & employment are changing

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

Skills & Requirements

Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessSpeakingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingCoordinationTime ManagementMathematicsMonitoring
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
41-2011.00

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Common questions about what it's like to be a Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op)

What does a Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op) do?

The highway toll collector — processing payments from motorists at toll plazas.

How much does a Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op) make?

Median pay for a Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op) is about $31K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $23K to $38K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op) need?

Core skills for this role include Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Speaking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension.

What education do you need to be a Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op)?

Most people in this role hold a high school diploma.

Is a Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op) in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to decline about 9.9% through 2034, with roughly 3.1 million people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Junior Toll Booth Operator (toll Booth Op)?

Closely related roles include Toll Booth Operator (Toll Booth Op), Store Clerk Cashier, and Driver Cash Clerk.

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