Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
SOC code 41-2012 · O*NET-SOC 41-2012.00 · Little to some preparation needed · Sales
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers pay
U.S. national figures, May 2025 BLS survey · How we got this number
Median pay
$36,220
a year
Hourly
$17.41
per hour
The solid band is the middle 50% of workers; the bar spans the 10th to 90th percentile.
Average pay
$39,100
$18.80 per hour
Middle 50%
$29,630 – $41,530
25th to 75th percentile
Full spread
$24,460 – $60,330
10th to 90th percentile
People employed
21,530
nationwide
National U.S. figure, May 2025. Local pay can be higher or lower.
- 10th percentile
- $24,460
- $11.76/hr
- 25th percentile
- $29,630
- $14.25/hr
- Median percentile
- $36,220
- $17.41/hr
- 75th percentile
- $41,530
- $19.96/hr
- 90th percentile
- $60,330
- $29.01/hr
What do gambling change persons and booth cashiers do?
Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer's signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.
The tasks that matter most day to day
- Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.
- Obtain customers' signatures on receipts when winnings exceed the amount held in a slot machine.
- Calculate the value of chips won or lost by players.
- Exchange money, credit, tickets, or casino chips and make change for customers.
- Count money and audit money drawers.
- Check identifications to verify age of players.
- Maintain cage security according to rules.
- Reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.
How to qualify for this work
Most people in this role hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged) — 96% of workers surveyed reported it as their level of education.
Preparation level: zone 2 — Little to some preparation needed
- Education
- Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
- Experience
- Some occupations may need little or no previous experience; others require several months to a year of experience. For example, landscaping and groundskeeping workers might require very little training or previous experience, while agricultural equipment operators can benefit from on-the job training.
- Training
- Ranges from a few days to one year of on-the-job training.
Education reported by people doing this job
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)96%
- Some College Courses2%
- Post-Secondary Certificate1%
Common questions
How much does a gambling change persons and booth cashiers earn?
The national median is $36,220 a year. The full range runs from $24,460 at the 10th percentile to $60,330 at the 90th — entry pay sits closer to the lower figure, and experience, licensing and specialisation move you up the range.
Can you become a gambling change persons and booth cashiers without a degree?
Yes — this occupation sits in preparation zone 2, meaning the typical entry route is usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not. A four-year degree is not the standard requirement, though licensing or certification may still apply.
Skills and knowledge you need
Core skills
- Reading Comprehension3.1/5
- Active Listening3.0/5
- Speaking3.0/5
- Mathematics2.9/5
- Critical Thinking2.9/5
- Monitoring2.9/5
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service4.2/5
- Mathematics3.7/5
- English Language3.0/5
- Public Safety and Security2.8/5
- Administrative2.7/5
- Computers and Electronics2.6/5
- Law and Government2.6/5
Transferable strengths: Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving.