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Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

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.

Median salary (BLS)

$36,220

10th–90th percentile (BLS)

$24k – $60k

Job outlook

No separate BLS projection for this specific role

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Education

Typical entry: No degree required

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How to qualify

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Cost to qualify

$500–$3,150

Time to qualify

1 yr

Renewal

  1. 1

    High school diploma or GED

    Course

    Expected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.

    $0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source

  2. 2

    On-the-job training

    Experience

    Employer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.

    Cost varies · 3 months source

  3. 3

    Industry certification (optional for many roles)

    Certification

    Role-dependent — e.g. CPA, Series 7/65, PMP, SHRM. Not always required, but often expected for advancement.

    $500–$3,000 · 6 months source

Estimated typical U.S. route for "Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.

Typical progression

  1. Junior Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

    Entry / Junior

    $24,460

    ~2 yrs to advance

  2. Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

    Established

    $36,220

    ~3 yrs to advance

  3. Senior Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers

    Senior

    $48,275

Key skills

A typical day

  • Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.
  • 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.

Fields of study

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