Gambling Cage Workers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for gambling cage workers in the U.S. is $37,580 ($18.07 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $37,580
- Mean annual wage
- $39,510
- Median hourly wage
- $18.07
- Employment
- 14,430
14,430 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,100 | $13.99 |
| 25th percentile | $34,510 | $16.59 |
| Median (50th) | $37,580 | $18.07 |
| 75th percentile | $44,680 | $21.48 |
| 90th percentile | $49,430 | $23.76 |
Highest-paying states for gambling cage workers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,340 | 290 |
| Maryland | $47,930 | 280 |
| Florida | $42,900 | 540 |
| Washington | $41,720 | 620 |
| New Jersey | $41,430 | 360 |
| Arizona | $40,780 | 930 |
| Illinois | $39,900 | 500 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,980 | 310 |
| Michigan | $38,710 | 250 |
| Nevada | $38,570 | 2,050 |
Lowest-paying states
- Texas: $27,480 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $30,490 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $30,590 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $30,890 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $31,520 median annual wage
About this occupation
In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron's credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron's request. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.
Typical tasks
- Follow all gaming regulations.
- Provide assistance in the training and orientation of new cashiers.
- Cash checks and process credit card advances for patrons.
- Prepare reports, including assignment of company funds or recording of department revenues.
- Provide customers with information about casino operations.
- Maintain confidentiality of customers' transactions.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 2.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 17.3% |
| Some college, no degree | 22.7% |
| Associate's degree | 8.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 32.9% |
| Master's degree | 14.5% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 1.2% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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