Gambling dealers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,040 | $11.56 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $34,320 | $16.50 |
| Mean (average) | $42,550 | $20.46 |
| 90th percentile | $77,090 | $37.06 |
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 dealers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 35 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $60,940 | $38,070 | $91,000 | 1,680 | 0.96 |
| Arkansas | $28,380 | $22,880 | $49,280 | 360 | 0.52 |
| California | $35,090 | $34,320 | $50,810 | 15,050 | 1.53 |
| Colorado | $30,800 | $30,800 | $81,650 | 870 | 0.56 |
| Delaware | $39,330 | $31,200 | $45,530 | 270 | 1.04 |
| Florida | $38,500 | $27,040 | $98,280 | 5,370 | 1 |
| Georgia | $21,430 | $19,130 | $61,450 | ||
| Illinois | $31,200 | $31,200 | $45,000 | 2,470 | 0.75 |
| Indiana | $24,160 | $15,870 | $90,230 | 2,410 | 1.4 |
| Iowa | $23,020 | $17,510 | $50,790 | 970 | 1.15 |
| Louisiana | $17,760 | $15,080 | $82,390 | 2,650 | 2.53 |
| Maryland | $31,740 | $31,200 | $61,920 | 1,770 | 1.18 |
| Michigan | $29,120 | $25,960 | $67,410 | 2,510 | 1.06 |
| Minnesota | $27,190 | $23,250 | $60,890 | 1,370 | 0.86 |
| Mississippi | $28,250 | $17,170 | $66,280 | 2,730 | 4.34 |
| Missouri | $28,600 | $28,600 | $64,010 | 1,160 | 0.73 |
| Montana | $21,940 | $21,940 | $22,130 | ||
| Nevada | $25,690 | $24,960 | $68,850 | 17,390 | 20.78 |
| New Hampshire | $32,100 | $16,960 | $109,800 | 460 | 1.24 |
| New Jersey | $33,000 | $32,220 | $69,910 | 3,030 | 1.31 |
| New Mexico | $36,990 | $24,960 | $56,250 | 370 | 0.78 |
| New York | $50,860 | $32,240 | $58,540 | 2,010 | 0.38 |
| North Dakota | $27,370 | $16,960 | $50,430 | 900 | 3.87 |
| Ohio | $40,710 | $24,810 | $81,730 | 640 | 0.21 |
| Oklahoma | $23,720 | $16,450 | $30,010 | 1,980 | 2.15 |
| Oregon | $62,230 | $28,500 | $62,980 | 350 | 0.33 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,230 | $23,560 | $85,530 | 2,970 | 0.91 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,930 | $21,840 | $29,910 | 720 | 1.42 |
| South Carolina | $27,350 | $19,610 | $30,880 | 140 | 0.11 |
| South Dakota | $36,190 | $30,090 | $40,070 | 170 | 0.68 |
| Texas | $25,090 | $20,160 | $47,820 | 560 | 0.07 |
| Virginia | $26,170 | $25,810 | $61,900 | ||
| Washington | $58,700 | $34,700 | $132,370 | 4,370 | 2.28 |
| West Virginia | $25,100 | $20,900 | $66,180 | 610 | 1.62 |
| Wisconsin | $61,670 | $18,140 | $61,740 | 630 | 0.4 |
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 dealers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 13,300. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 4.1%.
- 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 dealers
- 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 Dealing CIP 12.0602
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
- Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
- Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
- Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
- Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
- Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
- Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
- Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.
Technology skills
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Transferable skills for career changers: Social Perceptiveness, Service Orientation, Coordination, Persuasion, Instructing, Judgment and Decision Making.
Common job titles: Black Jack Dealer, Blackjack Dealer, Card Dealer, Casino Dealer, Dealer, Dual Rate Dealer, Games Dealer, Poker Dealer, Table Games Dealer, Twenty-One Dealer.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do gambling dealers make?
The national median annual wage for gambling dealers was $34,320 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $24,040 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $77,090. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do gambling dealers 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 dealers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of gambling dealers to change +3.4% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 13,300 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay gambling dealers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Oregon ($62,230), Wisconsin ($61,670), Arizona ($60,940). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.