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What is a tobacconist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScoreTobacconistUS Average
Salary
3.2

Avg. Salary $40,601

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
7.8
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.64%

Asian 5.78%

Black or African American 6.34%

Hispanic or Latino 12.40%

Unknown 4.50%

White 70.33%

Gender

female 13.33%

male 86.67%

Age - 42
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 42
Stress level
9.4

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
5.2

Complexity level is intermediate

7 - challenging

Work life balance
4.6

Work life balance is fair

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a tobacconist

  1. Explore tobacconist education requirements

    Most common tobacconist degrees

    Bachelor's

    47.6 %

    High School Diploma

    19.0 %

    Associate

    19.0 %
  2. Start to develop specific tobacconist skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service100.00%
  3. Complete relevant tobacconist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New tobacconists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a tobacconist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real tobacconist resumes.
  4. Research tobacconist duties and responsibilities

    • Provide leadership and developmental skills to other associates by communicating career opportunities and providing regular performance feedback.
    • Provide leadership and developmental skills to other associates by communicating career opportunities and providing regular performance feedback.
  5. Apply for tobacconist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a tobacconist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average tobacconist salary

The average tobacconist salary in the United States is $40,601 per year or $20 per hour. Tobacconist salaries range between $26,000 and $62,000 per year.

Average tobacconist salary
$40,601 Yearly
$19.52 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.