Cash register operator demographics and statistics in the US
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Cash register operator gender statistics
61.0% of cash register operators are women and 39.0% of cash register operators are men.
- Female, 61.0%
- Male, 39.0%
Cash register operator gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.0% |
| Male | 39.0% |
Cash register operator gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$27,774
Female income
$27,360
Cash register operator gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in cash register operator positions over time. Currently, 61.0% of cash register operators are female.
Cash register operator gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 34.07% | 65.93% |
| 2011 | 34.32% | 65.68% |
| 2012 | 34.86% | 65.14% |
| 2013 | 35.36% | 64.64% |
| 2014 | 34.62% | 65.38% |
| 2015 | 34.26% | 65.74% |
| 2016 | 36.03% | 63.97% |
| 2017 | 36.66% | 63.34% |
| 2018 | 37.06% | 62.94% |
| 2019 | 35.95% | 64.05% |
| 2020 | 38.52% | 61.48% |
| 2021 | 39.00% | 61.00% |
Cash register operator related jobs gender ratio
We compared cash register operators with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, parts counterman and lumber associate have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| BRA Specialist | 6% | 94% |
| Clinique Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Beauty Consultant | 6% | 94% |
| Cash Register Operator | 39% | 61% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Cash register operator demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among cash register operators is White, which makes up 56.8% of all cash register operators. Comparatively, 20.3% of cash register operators are Hispanic or Latino and 8.9% of cash register operators are Black or African American.
- White, 56.8%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.3%
- Black or African American, 8.9%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Cash register operator race
| Cash register operator race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 56.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.9% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Cash register operator race and ethnicity over time
See how cash register operator racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Cash register operator race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.80% | 10.11% | 5.35% | 16.78% |
| 2011 | 63.25% | 10.96% | 5.04% | 16.50% |
| 2012 | 62.24% | 11.11% | 5.16% | 17.16% |
| 2013 | 62.55% | 10.27% | 5.17% | 17.42% |
| 2014 | 61.40% | 10.88% | 5.45% | 17.77% |
| 2015 | 61.24% | 10.61% | 5.55% | 18.10% |
| 2016 | 60.37% | 10.46% | 5.57% | 18.69% |
| 2017 | 59.84% | 9.95% | 6.09% | 19.16% |
| 2018 | 60.52% | 9.65% | 5.97% | 18.94% |
| 2019 | 61.16% | 9.18% | 5.71% | 19.23% |
| 2020 | 58.29% | 8.78% | 6.26% | 19.46% |
| 2021 | 56.84% | 8.91% | 6.79% | 20.26% |
Cash register operator wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino cash register operators have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White cash register operators have the lowest average salary at $27,345.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $27,791 |
| White | $27,345 |
| Black or African American | $27,415 |
| Asian | $28,097 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $28,232 |
Average cash register operator age
See how the average age of cash register operators varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Cash register operator age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 23 | 29 |
| Unknown | 23 | 27 |
| Asian | 35 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 | 25 |
| White | 26 | 33 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 32 | 34 |
Cash register operator age breakdown
The average age of cash register operators is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the cash register operator population.
Cash register operator age breakdown
| Cash Register Operator Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Cash register operator educational attainment
The most common degree for cash register operators is high school diploma, with 37% of cash register operators earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 32% and bachelor's degree degree at 18%.
- High School Diploma, 37%
- Bachelor's, 32%
- Associate, 18%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Cash register operators by degree level
| Cash register operator degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 37% |
| Bachelor's | 32% |
| Associate | 18% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Cash register operator wage gap by degree level
According to the data, cash register operators with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $28,699 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, cash register operators earn a median annual income of $28,677 compared to $28,229 for cash register operators with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $28,699 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $27,469 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $28,677 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $28,229 |
Cash register operator employment statistics
Most cash register operators work for a private in the hospitality industry.
Company size where cash register operators work
Below, you can see the size of companies where cash register operators work.
Cash register operator jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 9% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 17% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 41% |
Cash register operator jobs by company type
Employees with the cash register operator job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most cash register operators prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Cash register operator jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 32% |
| Private | 63% |
| Government | 2% |
Cash register operator jobs by industry
The most common industries for cash register operators are hospitality, retail and finance.
Cash register operator industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 27% |
| Retail | 25% |
| Fortune 500 | 13% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Energy | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 3% |
| Education | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Government | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Technology | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Non Profits | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Agriculture | 1% |
Cash register operator turnover and employment statistics
Cash register operator unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for cash register operators between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Cash register operator unemployment rate by year
| Year | Cash register operator unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.14% |
| 2011 | 15.69% |
| 2012 | 14.92% |
| 2013 | 12.93% |
| 2014 | 12.03% |
| 2015 | 10.98% |
| 2016 | 10.38% |
| 2017 | 10.15% |
| 2018 | 10.11% |
| 2019 | 8.55% |
| 2020 | 10.85% |
| 2021 | 11.09% |
Average cash register operator tenure
The average cash register operator stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 807 cash register operators resumes in Zippia's database.
Cash register operator tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 40% |
| 1-2 years | 35% |
| 3-4 years | 11% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Cash register operator LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of cash register operators that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Person | 3.66% | 43,483 |
| Parts Technician | 3.76% | 53,405 |
| Cash Register Operator | 5.06% | - |
| Junior Sales Associate | 7.10% | 417,354 |
Similar cash register operator jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Person | 3.66% | 43,483 |
| Parts Technician | 3.76% | 53,405 |
| Junior Sales Associate | 7.10% | 417,354 |
Foreign languages spoken by cash register operators
The most common foreign language among cash register operators is Spanish at 73.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 10.5% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 5.3%.
- Spanish, 73.7%
- French, 10.5%
- Arabic, 5.3%
- Malay, 2.6%
- Cantonese, 2.6%
- Other, 5.3%
Cash register operator languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 73.7% |
| French | 10.5% |
| Arabic | 5.3% |
| Malay | 2.6% |
| Cantonese | 2.6% |
| Other | 5.3% |
