Gambling cage workers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,100 | $13.99 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $37,580 | $18.07 |
| Mean (average) | $39,510 | $19.00 |
| 90th percentile | $49,430 | $23.76 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
Gambling cage workers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 33 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $40,780 | $32,160 | $51,590 | 930 | 3.08 |
| California | $37,650 | $35,420 | $47,120 | 2,020 | 1.19 |
| Colorado | $34,850 | $30,930 | $48,890 | 130 | 0.49 |
| Delaware | $36,500 | $36,480 | $40,200 | 50 | 1.14 |
| Florida | $42,900 | $30,040 | $58,140 | 540 | 0.58 |
| Illinois | $39,900 | $34,270 | $47,570 | 500 | 0.89 |
| Indiana | $37,650 | $34,940 | $47,300 | 280 | 0.95 |
| Iowa | $37,230 | $30,550 | $48,930 | 210 | 1.44 |
| Kansas | $36,360 | $23,830 | $49,350 | 150 | 1.12 |
| Kentucky | $34,860 | $30,010 | $38,340 | 110 | 0.6 |
| Louisiana | $33,220 | $23,210 | $46,530 | 120 | 0.64 |
| Maryland | $47,930 | $36,470 | $51,640 | 280 | 1.1 |
| Michigan | $38,710 | $37,040 | $45,930 | 250 | 0.6 |
| Minnesota | $36,810 | $26,890 | $47,420 | 420 | 1.54 |
| Mississippi | $30,890 | $25,860 | $38,710 | 450 | 4.19 |
| Missouri | $36,560 | $28,600 | $45,300 | 220 | 0.81 |
| Nebraska | $31,640 | $28,080 | $44,650 | 90 | 0.98 |
| Nevada | $38,570 | $30,230 | $48,810 | 2,050 | 14.25 |
| New Hampshire | $36,820 | $31,650 | $48,270 | 40 | 0.61 |
| New Jersey | $41,430 | $37,950 | $47,170 | 360 | 0.89 |
| New Mexico | $31,520 | $25,550 | $48,010 | 370 | 4.54 |
| New York | $48,340 | $32,240 | $84,230 | 290 | 0.32 |
| North Dakota | $36,430 | $33,980 | $55,760 | 90 | 2.17 |
| Ohio | Data unavailable | 380 | 0.74 | ||
| Oklahoma | $30,590 | $22,870 | $39,260 | 1,540 | 9.72 |
| Oregon | $38,040 | $36,170 | $59,390 | 220 | 1.18 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,980 | $32,220 | $46,520 | 310 | 0.55 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,550 | $21,840 | $29,450 | 240 | 2.79 |
| South Dakota | $33,300 | $27,170 | $44,940 | 160 | 3.73 |
| Texas | $27,480 | $23,840 | $40,980 | 130 | 0.1 |
| Washington | $41,720 | $36,410 | $55,900 | 620 | 1.87 |
| West Virginia | $30,490 | $28,610 | $41,260 | 80 | 1.25 |
| Wisconsin | $36,430 | $27,450 | $47,930 | 350 | 1.27 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for gambling cage workers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 1,200. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 2.1%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for gambling cage workers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- None
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Casino Operations and Services, General CIP 12.0601
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Maintain confidentiality of customers' transactions.
- Follow all gaming regulations.
- Maintain cage security.
- Cash checks and process credit card advances for patrons.
- Supply currency, coins, chips, or gaming checks to other departments as needed.
- Convert gaming checks, coupons, tokens, or coins to currency for gaming patrons.
- Count funds and reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.
- Verify accuracy of reports, such as authorization forms, transaction reconciliations, or exchange summary reports.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (hot technology)
- Microsoft Office software (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Time Management, Coordination, Persuasion, Negotiation.
Common job titles: Cage and Players Club Rep (Cage and Players Club Representative), Cage Cashier, Casino Cage Cashier, Casino Cashier, Casino Services Rep (Casino Services Representative), Dual Rate Banker, Gaming Cage Worker, Gaming Cashier, Mutuel Clerk, Vault Cashier.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do gambling cage workers make?
The national median annual wage for gambling cage workers was $37,580 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $29,100 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $49,430. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do gambling cage workers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with none of related work experience and short-term on-the-job training on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is gambling cage workers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of gambling cage workers to change -3.1% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 1,200 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay gambling cage workers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were New York ($48,340), Maryland ($47,930), Florida ($42,900). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.