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.
Top Industries of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 68,410 | 7.52 | 6.12 | 8.22 | 15,640 | 12,730 | 17,090 |
| Joplin MSA | 1,990 | 6.94 | 6.12 | 7.35 | 14,440 | 12,740 | 15,290 |
| Columbia MSA | 1,830 | 7.58 | 6.11 | 8.31 | 15,760 | 12,710 | 17,280 |
| St Joseph MSA | 1,430 | 7.07 | 6.10 | 7.55 | 14,690 | 12,690 | 15,700 |
| Springfield MSA | 4,640 | 7.40 | 6.12 | 8.04 | 15,400 | 12,740 | 16,730 |
| St Louis MSA | 31,060 | 7.81 | 6.16 | 8.64 | 16,240 | 12,800 | 17,960 |
| Kansas City* | 12,130 | 7.81 | 6.15 | 8.64 | 16,246 | 12,801 | 17,968 |
| Central Region* | 7,470 | 7.07 | 6.08 | 7.57 | 14,714 | 12,656 | 15,743 |
| Northeast Region* | 3,010 | 6.94 | 6.19 | 7.32 | 14,443 | 12,880 | 15,225 |
| Northwest Region* | 3,330 | 7.06 | 6.12 | 7.53 | 14,683 | 12,734 | 15,657 |
| Ozark Region* | 6,080 | 7.52 | 6.12 | 8.22 | 15,643 | 12,730 | 17,100 |
| South Central Region* | 1,590 | 7.19 | 6.18 | 7.69 | 14,946 | 12,862 | 15,988 |
| Southeast Region* | 4,230 | 6.64 | 6.06 | 6.93 | 13,811 | 12,606 | 14,413 |
| Southwest Region* | 2,770 | 6.93 | 6.12 | 7.33 | 14,407 | 12,729 | 15,246 |
| St. Charles* | 3,860 | 7.88 | 6.23 | 8.71 | 16,390 | 12,955 | 18,107 |
| St. Louis City* | 2,940 | 8.34 | 6.36 | 9.33 | 17,353 | 13,229 | 19,415 |
| St. Louis County* | 14,750 | 8.06 | 6.27 | 8.96 | 16,772 | 13,034 | 18,641 |
| West Central Region* | 3,270 | 6.83 | 6.12 | 7.18 | 14,207 | 12,738 | 14,942 |
| Jefferson/Franklin Consortium* | 2,630 | 7.25 | 6.09 | 7.84 | 15,090 | 12,659 | 16,305 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 70,360 | 79,500 | 9,140 | 12.99 | 4,106 | Outstanding |
| Kansas City MSA | 22,020 | 25,240 | 3,220 | 14.62 | 1,321 | Outstanding |
| St Louis MSA | 31,880 | 35,180 | 3,300 | 10.35 | 1,777 | Outstanding |
| Central Region* | 7,920 | 9,210 | 1,290 | 16.29 | 488 | Great |
| Northeast Region* | 3,090 | 3,540 | 450 | 14.56 | 184 | Outstanding |
| Northwest Region* | 3,160 | 3,360 | 200 | 6.33 | 142 | Great |
| Ozark Region* | 6,280 | 7,440 | 1,160 | 18.47 | 400 | Outstanding |
| South Central Region* | 2,170 | 2,440 | 270 | 12.44 | 125 | Outstanding |
| Southeast Region* | 4,220 | 4,760 | 540 | 12.80 | 244 | Outstanding |
| Southwest Region* | 3,190 | 3,500 | 310 | 9.72 | 176 | Outstanding |
| West Central Region* | 3,050 | 3,460 | 410 | 13.44 | 179 | Outstanding |
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This Occupation generally requires short-term on-the-job training
or training in one of the following
Retailing and Retail Operations