Gambling Dealer salary in the U.S.
Gambling Dealers in the U.S. earn a median of $34,320 a year ($16.50 an hour), based on BLS data for 83,910 workers.
Pay ranges from $24,040 for the lowest-paid 10% to $77,090 for the top 10%. The average (mean) salary is $42,550, above the median because a few high earners pull it up.
Pay range for gambling dealers in the U.S.
| Pay level | Yearly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $24,040 | $11.56 |
| 25th percentile | $25,810 | $12.41 |
| Median | $34,320 | $16.50 |
| 75th percentile | $49,180 | $23.65 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,090 | $37.06 |
| Average (mean) | $42,550 | $20.46 |
Half of gambling dealers earn more than the median and half earn less. Percentiles show the spread: 10% earn less than the 10th percentile, and 10% earn more than the 90th.
Median paycheck, before taxes
| Pay period | Amount |
|---|---|
| Monthly | $2,860 |
| Semi-monthly (24 a year) | $1,430 |
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $1,320 |
| Weekly | $660 |
| Hourly | $16.50 |
Based on a full-time year of 2,080 hours. Convert any amount with the hourly to salary converter.
Gambling Dealer salary by state
| State | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $62,230 | 350 |
| Wisconsin | $61,670 | 630 |
| Arizona | $60,940 | 1,680 |
| Washington | $58,700 | 4,370 |
| New York | $50,860 | 2,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,230 | 2,970 |
| Ohio | $40,710 | 640 |
| Delaware | $39,330 | 270 |
| Florida | $38,500 | 5,370 |
| New Mexico | $36,990 | 370 |
| South Dakota | $36,190 | 170 |
| California | $35,090 | 15,050 |
| New Jersey | $33,000 | 3,030 |
| New Hampshire | $32,100 | 460 |
| Maryland | $31,740 | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $31,200 | 2,470 |
| Colorado | $30,800 | 870 |
| Michigan | $29,120 | 2,510 |
| Missouri | $28,600 | 1,160 |
| Arkansas | $28,380 | 360 |
| Mississippi | $28,250 | 2,730 |
| North Dakota | $27,370 | 900 |
| South Carolina | $27,350 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $27,190 | 1,370 |
| Virginia | $26,170 | n/a |
| Nevada | $25,690 | 17,390 |
| West Virginia | $25,100 | 610 |
| Texas | $25,090 | 560 |
| Indiana | $24,160 | 2,410 |
| Oklahoma | $23,720 | 1,980 |
| Iowa | $23,020 | 970 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,930 | 720 |
| Montana | $21,940 | n/a |
| Georgia | $21,430 | n/a |
| Louisiana | $17,760 | 2,650 |
Best-paying metro areas for gambling dealers
| Metro area | Median salary | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $63,830 | 150 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,490 | 2,410 |
| Yakima, WA | $59,250 | 190 |
| Tucson, AZ | $54,420 | 310 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $52,060 | 800 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $39,970 | 2,710 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,500 | 700 |
| Bellingham, WA | $37,410 | 90 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $37,240 | 1,140 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $37,010 | n/a |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $35,840 | 1,810 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $35,210 | 1,530 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $35,090 | 4,180 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $34,560 | 2,580 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $34,360 | 280 |
Metro areas with the most gambling dealers
| Metro area | Workers | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 15,530 | $25,690 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 4,180 | $35,090 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 3,010 | $33,000 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 2,710 | $39,970 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 2,580 | $34,560 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | 2,410 | $60,490 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 2,400 | $31,200 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 1,810 | $35,840 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 1,650 | $29,140 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | 1,530 | $35,210 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 1,140 | $37,240 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 1,120 | $29,120 |
| Reno, NV | 1,020 | $25,720 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 880 | $15,080 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 800 | $52,060 |
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $32,150 | $15.46 |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | $32,910 | $15.82 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $36,300 | $17.45 |
| Gambling Service Workers, All Other | $36,310 | $17.46 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $34,980 | $16.82 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $32,640 | $15.69 |
| Costume Attendant | $50,400 | $24.23 |
| Motion Picture Projectionist | $38,270 | $18.40 |
| Childcare Worker | $34,980 | $16.82 |
| Recreation Worker | $36,560 | $17.58 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $47,160 | $22.67 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $35,790 | $17.21 |
| Animal Caretaker | $35,360 | $17.00 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $35,760 | $17.19 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates, occupation code 39-3011. Wages include base pay, tips, commissions and shift pay, but not overtime, bonuses or benefits, and exclude the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling dealer make in the U.S.?
The median salary for gambling dealers in the U.S. is $34,320 a year, or $16.50 an hour. Pay ranges from $24,040 for the lowest-paid 10% to $77,090 for the top 10%.
How much do the highest-paid gambling dealers make in the U.S.?
The top 10% of gambling dealers in the U.S. earn at least $77,090 a year. The top 25% earn $49,180 or more.
What is the starting pay for gambling dealers in the U.S.?
Entry-level pay (the 10th percentile) is about $24,040 a year, and a quarter of gambling dealers earn $25,810 or less.
How many gambling dealers work in the U.S.?
About 83,910 gambling dealers are employed in the U.S., not counting the self-employed.