Cashiers - Receive and disburse money in establishments other than financial institutions. Usually involves use of electronic scanners, cash registers, or related equipment. Often involved in processing credit or debit card transactions and validating checks.
The national average annual salary for this occupation is $19,810 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is $9.52. The average wage in New Mexico is very close to the national average. In New Mexico, the average hourly wage is $9.61 and most workers in this occupation earn between $8.26 and $10.28 per hour.
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| Area | Entry Wage | Average Wage | Experienced Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Annual | $19,810 | ||
| National Hourly | $9.52 | ||
| Statewide Annual | $17,188 | $19,986 | $21,386 |
| Statewide Hourly | $8.26 | $9.61 | $10.28 |
| Metro Areas | |||
| Albuquerque Annual | $17,490 | $20,869 | $22,558 |
| Hourly | $8.41 | $10.03 | $10.85 |
| Farmington Annual | $16,877 | $18,808 | $19,774 |
| Hourly | $8.11 | $9.04 | $9.51 |
| Las Cruces Annual | $16,852 | $20,201 | $21,875 |
| Hourly | $8.10 | $9.71 | $10.52 |
| Santa Fe Annual | $19,409 | $23,055 | $24,877 |
| Hourly | $9.33 | $11.08 | $11.96 |
| Regions | |||
| Central Annual | $17,490 | $20,869 | $22,558 |
| Hourly | $8.41 | $10.03 | $10.85 |
| Eastern Annual | $16,900 | $18,524 | $19,336 |
| Hourly | $8.12 | $8.91 | $9.30 |
| Northern Annual | $17,133 | $20,038 | $21,490 |
| Hourly | $8.24 | $9.63 | $10.33 |
| Southwestern Annual | $16,795 | $19,169 | $20,355 |
| Hourly | $8.07 | $9.22 | $9.79 |
A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website.
Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.
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New Mexico
2008 to 2018
In 2008 there were about 21,170 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 8 percent and an estmated 22,870 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation has little or no change. Job opportunities are very good to excellent, as there should be about 170 openings each year for workers in this occupation.
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| Area | Estimated Employment 2008 | Projected Employment 2018 | Annual Percent Change | Total Annual Average Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 21,170 | 22,870 | 0.77% | 170 |
| + Metro Areas | ||||
| Albuquerque | 9,200 | 9,940 | 0.78% | 74 |
| Farmington | 1,320 | 1,350 | 0.22% | 3 |
| Las Cruces | 1,520 | 1,660 | 0.86% | 14 |
| Santa Fe | 2,130 | 2,150 | 0.13% | 3 |
| + Regions | ||||
| Central | 9,200 | 9,940 | 0.78% | 74 |
| Eastern | 3,480 | 3,820 | 0.94% | 34 |
| Northern | 5,630 | 5,950 | 0.57% | 33 |
| Southwestern | 2,700 | 2,800 | 0.36% | 10 |
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
Cashiers usually need Less than a High School Diploma.
| Education Level | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Less than a High School Diploma | 58% |
| High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) | 41% |
| Some College Courses | 0% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades) | 0% |
Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.
Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.
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| + New Mexico State University- Albuquerque | ||
|---|---|---|
| Website:http://abq.nmsu.edu/ | ||
| Type | Standardized Program Title | |
| Associate's Degree | Retailing and Retail Operations | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Retailing and Retail Operations | |
| Associate's Degree | Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | |
| Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs. | Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | |
This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.
No New Mexico occupational license is required.
| Applied Mathematics | Applied Technology | Listening | Locating Information | Obersvation | Reading for Information | Teamwork | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
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| Industry | Percent of Employed |
|---|---|
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | 2.8% |
| Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers | 3.2% |
| Clothing and Clothing Accessories Stores | 0.5% |
| Educational Services | 0.5% |
| Food and Beverage Stores | 22.4% |
| Food Manufacturing | 0.6% |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | 8.1% |
| Furniture and Home Furnishings Stores | * |
| Gasoline Stations | 20.5% |
| General Merchandise Stores | 24.1% |
| Health and Personal Care Stores | 2.7% |
| Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | 0.6% |
| Miscellaneous Store Retailers | 2.3% |
| Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries | 1.8% |
| Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 1.0% |
| Personal and Laundry Services | 0.4% |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Org | 0.4% |
| Rental and Leasing Services | 0.4% |
| Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job | 1.0% |
| Sporting Goods, Hobby, Book, and Music Stores | 2.3% |
* Data is confidential.
Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau
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