Gambling Dealers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for gambling dealers in the U.S. is $34,320 ($16.50 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $34,320
- Mean annual wage
- $42,550
- Median hourly wage
- $16.50
- Employment
- 83,910
83,910 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,040 | $11.56 |
| 25th percentile | $25,810 | $12.41 |
| Median (50th) | $34,320 | $16.50 |
| 75th percentile | $49,180 | $23.65 |
| 90th percentile | $77,090 | $37.06 |
Highest-paying states for gambling dealers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $17,760 median annual wage
- Georgia: $21,430 median annual wage
- Montana: $21,940 median annual wage
- Iowa: $23,020 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $23,720 median annual wage
About this occupation
Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or operating other gambling equipment. Distribute winnings or collect players' money or chips. May compare the house's hand against players' hands.
Typical tasks
- Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
- Supervise staff and monitor gambling tables to ensure security of the game.
- Start and control games and gaming equipment, and announce winning numbers or colors.
- Seat patrons at gaming tables.
- Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.
- Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: High school diploma or equivalent
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 9.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 32.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 29.6% |
| Associate's degree | 10.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.5% |
| Master's degree | 2.2% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 0.7% |
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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