Salary Range
$25,000 to $75,000Overview
Counter and retail clerks work as intermediaries between the general public and businesses that provide goods and services. They take orders and receive payments for such services as automobile rentals, sports equipment rentals, and laundry and dry cleaning. They often assist customers with their purchasing or rental decisions, especially when sales personnel are not available. These workers might also prepare billing statements, keep records of receipts and sales, and balance money in their cash registers. As of May 2023, there were approximately 390,300 counter and retail clerks working in the United States.
Minimum Education Level
High School DiplomaCertification/License
RecommendedOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Conventional
Helpful
Social
Career Ladder
Store Manager
Salesperson
Counter/Retail Clerk
Cashier
Attendant
Related Professions
- Antiques and Art Dealers
- App Services Workers
- Auctioneers
- Automobile Sales Workers
- Automotive Dealership Owners
- Automotive Dealership Sales Managers
- Bookkeeping and Accounting Clerks
- Business Managers
- Buyers
- Cashiers
- Chief Customer Officers
- Cosmetics Sales Representatives
- Cosmetics Shop Owners and Managers
- Customer Service Directors
- Customer Service Representatives
- Florists
- Franchise Owners
- Jewelers and Jewelry Repairers
- Loss Prevention Managers
- Market Research Analysts
- Merchandise Displayers
- Personal Shoppers
- Pet Shop Workers
- Retail Business Owners
- Retail Loss Prevention Specialists
- Retail Managers
- Retail Sales Workers
- Sales Managers
- Sales Representatives
- Stock Clerks
- Supermarket Workers
- Watch and Clock Repairers
Featured Companies
