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Bureau of Labor Statistics > Occupational Requirements Survey > Publications > Factsheets

Cashiers

Female cashier scanning food at a register in a market.

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.

Cognitive and mental requirements

The qualifications that workers need to use judgment, make decisions, interact with others, and adapt to changes in jobs.

In 2024, more than basic people skills were required for 4.9 percent of cashiers, and basic people skills were required for 95.1 percent.

Table 1. Percentage of cashiers with cognitive and mental requirements, 2024
Requirement	Yes	No
Adaptability: Work schedule variability	90.0	10.0
Pace: Pause control	5.4	94.6
Working around crowds	<0.5	>99.5
Telework	<0.5	>99.5
Work review: Supervising others	<0.5	>99.5
Work review: Presence of supervisor	82.9	17.1
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Requirements Survey

Education, training, and experience requirements

The minimum level of formal education required, credentials necessary, on-the-job training, and prior work experience necessary for average performance in jobs.

In 2024, prior work experience was required for 3.9 percent of cashiers and on-the-job training was required for greater than 99.5 percent.

No minimum education was required for 87.6 percent of cashiers.

Environmental conditions

The various tangible or concrete hazards or difficulties that are in the vicinity of where jobs’ critical tasks are performed.

In 2024, 93.5 percent of cashiers were not exposed to extreme cold, and greater than 95 percent were not exposed to extreme heat. Wetness was not present for 56.5 percent, greater than 99.5 percent were not exposed to heavy vibrations, and 71.4 percent were not exposed to the outdoors.

Physical demands

Refer to the physical activities required to perform tasks in jobs. The presence and, in some cases, duration of these activities are published.

In 2024, reaching at or below the shoulder was required for 96.1 percent of cashiers and was not required for 3.9 percent.

Performing work in low postures was required for 77.7 percent of cashiers and was not required for 22.3 percent.

On average, cashiers spent 94.2 percent of the workday standing.

Table 2. Percentage of cashiers with physical demands, 2024
Requirement	Yes	No
Choice of sitting or standing	<10	>90
Driving	<0.5	>99.5
Climbing structure-related ramps or stairs	<0.5	>99.5
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Requirements Survey