Mid-Level

Store Attendant

The store support worker — assisting customers and handling transactions in a retail environment.

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Job markets for Store Attendants
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Store Attendant

As a Store Attendant, you support retail operations through customer service, transaction processing, and store maintenance. You might work the register, assist customers, restock shelves, or handle various store needs as they arise.

Your day depends on store needs. You process transactions, help customers find items, maintain store cleanliness, and support operations. During busy periods, you're focused on customers; during slow times, you handle maintenance and stocking tasks.

The challenge is staying productive across varying customer flow. Retail has peaks and valleys — you need to be efficient during rushes and self-directed during slow periods. The people who thrive here are reliable, friendly with customers, and don't need constant direction to stay productive.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Store typeResponsibilitiesScheduleTeam sizeCustomer volume
Attendant work varies by store type. Convenience stores need different coverage than department stores. Responsibility mixes vary. Schedules often include evenings and weekends. Solo work differs from team environments.
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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
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Store Attendants (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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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 ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionCoordinationMonitoringTime ManagementMathematics
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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