Mid-Level

Parimutuel Ticket Cashier

The wagering window operator — processing bets and paying winners at racing venues.

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Job markets for Parimutuel Ticket Cashiers
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Parimutuel Ticket Cashier

As a Parimutuel Ticket Cashier, you work at horse racing or dog racing venues processing wagers and payouts. You sell betting tickets, cash winning tickets, and handle the money that makes the parimutuel system work.

Your day involves processing transactions at betting windows. You might sell tickets on upcoming races, cash winning tickets, explain betting options to newcomers, and reconcile your cash drawer. Activity peaks around post times and after races.

If you enjoy cash handling and the racing environment, this provides that experience. The challenge is maintaining accuracy under pressure during busy periods and the variable scheduling around race days. The people who thrive are accurate with money and comfortable in gaming environments.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
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StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Venue typeRacing scheduleTransaction volumeTechnology systemsSeason length
Parimutuel cashiering varies by venue and schedule. Large tracks have more staff and specialization. Smaller tracks or OTBs may have broader duties. Some venues operate year-round; others are seasonal. Technology ranges from modern terminals to older systems.
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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 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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Cash accuracy
Perfect drawer reconciliation is essential
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Transaction speed
Quick processing during peak periods
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Racing knowledge
Understanding bets helps serve customers
What is the racing schedule and expected hours?
What training is provided on betting systems?
What are the cash handling procedures?
What is the compensation structure?
Is this seasonal or year-round work?
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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 OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningSpeakingCoordinationCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionTime ManagementMathematicsMonitoring
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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