Front counter cashier demographics and statistics in the US
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Front counter cashier gender statistics
74.9% of front counter cashiers are women and 25.1% of front counter cashiers are men.
- Female, 74.9%
- Male, 25.1%
Front counter cashier gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 74.9% |
| Male | 25.1% |
Front counter cashier gender pay gap
Women earn 99¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$31,361
Female income
$30,989
Front counter cashier gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in front counter cashier positions over time. Currently, 74.9% of front counter cashiers are female.
Front counter cashier gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 21.29% | 78.71% |
| 2011 | 21.48% | 78.52% |
| 2012 | 21.88% | 78.12% |
| 2013 | 22.26% | 77.74% |
| 2014 | 21.70% | 78.30% |
| 2015 | 21.43% | 78.57% |
| 2016 | 22.77% | 77.23% |
| 2017 | 23.25% | 76.75% |
| 2018 | 23.56% | 76.44% |
| 2019 | 22.71% | 77.29% |
| 2020 | 24.69% | 75.31% |
| 2021 | 25.08% | 74.92% |
Front counter cashier related jobs gender ratio
We compared front counter cashiers 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% |
| Front Counter Cashier | 25% | 75% |
| Cart Associate | 94% | 6% |
| Lumber Associate | 95% | 5% |
| Parts Counterman | 96% | 4% |
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Front counter cashier demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among front counter cashiers is White, which makes up 57.6% of all front counter cashiers. Comparatively, 19.4% of front counter cashiers are Hispanic or Latino and 9.3% of front counter cashiers are Black or African American.
- White, 57.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 19.4%
- Black or African American, 9.3%
- Asian, 7.6%
- Unknown, 5.2%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
Front counter cashier race
| Front counter cashier race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.4% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 7.6% |
| Unknown | 5.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.9% |
Front counter cashier race and ethnicity over time
See how front counter cashier racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Front counter cashier race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 64.60% | 10.48% | 6.13% | 15.93% |
| 2011 | 64.05% | 11.33% | 5.82% | 15.65% |
| 2012 | 63.04% | 11.49% | 5.94% | 16.31% |
| 2013 | 63.35% | 10.64% | 5.95% | 16.57% |
| 2014 | 62.19% | 11.25% | 6.23% | 16.92% |
| 2015 | 62.04% | 10.98% | 6.32% | 17.25% |
| 2016 | 61.17% | 10.83% | 6.35% | 17.84% |
| 2017 | 60.64% | 10.32% | 6.87% | 18.31% |
| 2018 | 61.32% | 10.02% | 6.75% | 18.09% |
| 2019 | 61.96% | 9.55% | 6.49% | 18.39% |
| 2020 | 59.09% | 9.15% | 7.03% | 18.61% |
| 2021 | 57.63% | 9.28% | 7.57% | 19.41% |
Front counter cashier wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino front counter cashiers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White front counter cashiers have the lowest average salary at $30,976.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $31,377 |
| White | $30,976 |
| Black or African American | $31,039 |
| Asian | $31,651 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $31,772 |
Average front counter cashier age
See how the average age of front counter cashiers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Front counter cashier 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 |
Front counter cashier age breakdown
The average age of front counter cashiers is 20-30 years years old, representing 33% of the front counter cashier population.
Front counter cashier age breakdown
| Front Counter Cashier Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 33% |
| 30-40 years | 16% |
| 20-30 years | 33% |
Front counter cashier educational attainment
The most common degree for front counter cashiers is high school diploma, with 49% of front counter cashiers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 20% and bachelor's degree degree at 17%.
- High School Diploma, 49%
- Bachelor's, 20%
- Associate, 17%
- Diploma, 8%
- Other Degrees, 6%
Front counter cashiers by degree level
| Front counter cashier degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma | 49% |
| Bachelor's | 20% |
| Associate | 17% |
| Diploma | 8% |
| Other Degrees | 6% |
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Front counter cashier wage gap by degree level
According to the data, front counter cashiers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $32,190 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, front counter cashiers earn a median annual income of $32,171 compared to $31,770 for front counter cashiers with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $32,190 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $31,087 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $32,171 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $31,770 |
Front counter cashier employment statistics
Company size where front counter cashiers work
Below, you can see the size of companies where front counter cashiers work.
Front counter cashier jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 5% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 19% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 34% |
Front counter cashier jobs by industry
The most common industries for front counter cashiers are hospitality, retail and manufacturing.
Front counter cashier industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | 44% |
| Retail | 14% |
| Fortune 500 | 11% |
| Manufacturing | 7% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Education | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
Front counter cashier turnover and employment statistics
Front counter cashier unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for front counter cashiers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Front counter cashier unemployment rate by year
| Year | Front counter cashier 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 front counter cashier tenure
The average front counter cashier stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 2,600 front counter cashiers resumes in Zippia's database.
Front counter cashier tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 50% |
| 1-2 years | 29% |
| 3-4 years | 9% |
| 5-7 years | 8% |
| 8-10 years | 2% |
| 11+ years | 1% |
Front counter cashier LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of front counter cashiers 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 Checker | 3.66% | 15,661 |
| Parts-Counter Sales | 3.76% | 31,399 |
| Front Counter Cashier | 5.06% | - |
| Selling Specialist | 7.10% | 33,424 |
Similar front counter cashier jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Counter Checker | 3.66% | 15,661 |
| Parts-Counter Sales | 3.76% | 31,399 |
| Selling Specialist | 7.10% | 33,424 |
Foreign languages spoken by front counter cashiers
The most common foreign language among front counter cashiers is Spanish at 78.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.6% and Hmong is the third-most popular at 3.1%.
- Spanish, 78.5%
- French, 4.6%
- Hmong, 3.1%
- Marshallese, 1.5%
- Portuguese, 1.5%
- Other, 10.8%
Front counter cashier languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 78.5% |
| French | 4.6% |
| Hmong | 3.1% |
| Marshallese | 1.5% |
| Portuguese | 1.5% |
| Other | 10.8% |
