Junior

Junior Toll Collector

The toll processor — collecting payments from motorists at highway and bridge toll points.

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Job markets for Junior Toll Collectors
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Toll Collector

As a Junior Toll Collector, you're processing toll payments at highway, bridge, or tunnel toll facilities. You're the human element in toll collection — handling cash transactions, assisting motorists with payment issues, and keeping traffic flowing through your lane.

Your day is defined by the steady stream of vehicles. During rushes, you're processing as quickly as possible while maintaining accuracy. During slower periods, the work can feel repetitive. You need to stay alert across long shifts of similar transactions.

Toll collection is a declining field as electronic tolling expands, but positions still exist and often offer public sector benefits. The work suits people who want straightforward, structured tasks without significant complexity or stress, and who don't mind working alone.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Facility typeTraffic volumePayment methodsEmployer typeSchedule patterns
Toll collection varies by facility type and location. High-volume interstate plazas have different dynamics than local toll roads. The mix of cash vs electronic payments varies significantly. Public authorities vs private toll operators offer different employment experiences.
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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 Toll Collectors (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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Transaction accuracy
Cash accountability is essential
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Efficiency
Processing speed affects traffic flow
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Problem resolution
Handling payment issues without backing up traffic
What is the facility's automation status and outlook?
What shifts are typically available?
How is cash accountability handled?
What benefits are included?
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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 OrientationActive ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingTime ManagementMathematicsMonitoring
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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