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Retail

Cashier

Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. May use electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. May process credit or debit card transactions and validate checks.

Annual openings

10,841

Median wage

$36,870

Typical education

Education not reported

Growth 2026–2032

0%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Education not reported

Credential requirement

No certification is required or expected for this job.

Work experience

This is an entry-level role so no experience is required.

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Automation exposure

High exposure

Many tasks are repeatable, so technology could reshape the day-to-day over time.

A typical day

  1. Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits.
  2. Greet customers entering establishments.
  3. Answer incoming phone calls.
  4. Process merchandise returns and exchanges.
  5. Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas, and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans.
  6. Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers.
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