Gambling change persons and booth cashiers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,460 | $11.76 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $36,220 | $17.41 |
| Mean (average) | $39,100 | $18.80 |
| 90th percentile | $60,330 | $29.01 |
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 change persons and booth cashiers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 36 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $63,400 | $34,210 | $70,370 | 680 | 1.52 |
| California | $37,350 | $34,320 | $46,190 | 4,360 | 1.73 |
| Colorado | $38,320 | $30,800 | $50,650 | 320 | 0.82 |
| Connecticut | $38,350 | $34,010 | $48,600 | ||
| Delaware | $37,140 | $31,200 | $38,080 | 40 | 0.64 |
| Florida | $37,770 | $27,430 | $59,500 | 630 | 0.45 |
| Illinois | $32,200 | $31,200 | $45,450 | 230 | 0.27 |
| Indiana | $29,020 | $20,990 | $41,720 | 410 | 0.92 |
| Iowa | $38,230 | $22,170 | $46,950 | 400 | 1.85 |
| Kansas | $34,000 | $23,700 | $75,000 | 130 | 0.68 |
| Kentucky | $38,060 | $34,290 | $48,140 | 30 | 0.11 |
| Louisiana | $23,390 | $21,060 | $37,230 | 990 | 3.69 |
| Maryland | $41,220 | $31,200 | $66,990 | 200 | 0.53 |
| Massachusetts | Data unavailable | 110 | 0.22 | ||
| Michigan | $37,910 | $29,850 | $62,010 | 1,210 | 1.98 |
| Minnesota | $33,820 | $24,460 | $52,160 | 450 | 1.1 |
| Mississippi | $30,160 | $21,640 | $48,750 | 640 | 3.97 |
| Missouri | $39,130 | $28,600 | $58,420 | 210 | 0.51 |
| Montana | $27,910 | $22,460 | $35,830 | 290 | 4.12 |
| Nebraska | $28,080 | $28,080 | $37,490 | 40 | 0.28 |
| Nevada | $30,620 | $24,960 | $46,690 | 3,080 | 14.34 |
| New Jersey | $37,850 | $32,220 | $48,570 | 340 | 0.56 |
| New Mexico | $30,800 | $26,530 | $47,930 | 380 | 3.17 |
| New York | $48,110 | $37,370 | $103,040 | 830 | 0.62 |
| North Carolina | Data unavailable | 80 | 0.12 | ||
| North Dakota | $49,830 | $37,170 | $75,290 | 100 | 1.61 |
| Ohio | $32,110 | $23,350 | $56,410 | 220 | 0.29 |
| Oklahoma | $28,660 | $19,800 | $37,560 | 1,120 | 4.73 |
| Oregon | $37,010 | $33,450 | $100,720 | 180 | 0.68 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,800 | $22,960 | $49,680 | 310 | 0.37 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,050 | $21,840 | $48,920 | 190 | 1.46 |
| South Dakota | $30,020 | $25,430 | $37,230 | 520 | 8.16 |
| Texas | $62,400 | $20,810 | $98,840 | 910 | 0.47 |
| Washington | $38,640 | $35,660 | $58,890 | 670 | 1.36 |
| West Virginia | $22,080 | $19,880 | $37,080 | 610 | 6.33 |
| Wisconsin | $37,020 | $28,700 | $59,730 | 200 | 0.48 |
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 change persons and booth cashiers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 3,900. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for gambling change persons and booth cashiers
- Typical entry education
- No formal educational credential
- 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
- NO MATCH CIP 99.9999
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges, authorization forms, and transaction reconciliations.
- Exchange money, credit, tickets, or casino chips and make change for customers.
- Count money and audit money drawers.
- Check identifications to verify age of players.
- Maintain cage security according to rules.
- Reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making, Persuasion.
Common job titles: Booth Cashier, Cage Cashier, Cashier, Casino Banker, Casino Cashier, Change Person, Slot Attendant, Slot Floor Person, Slot Technician, Vault Cashier.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do gambling change persons and booth cashiers make?
The national median annual wage for gambling change persons and booth cashiers was $36,220 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $24,460 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $60,330. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do gambling change persons and booth cashiers need?
BLS lists no formal educational credential 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 change persons and booth cashiers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of gambling change persons and booth cashiers to change -1.9% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 3,900 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay gambling change persons and booth cashiers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Arizona ($63,400), Texas ($62,400), North Dakota ($49,830). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.