43 Series · SOC 43-3041

Gambling Cage Workers Salary

National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).

$37,580
Median / year
$49,430
Top 10% earn
-5%
Growth '23–'33
14,430
US workers

Gambling Cage Workers earn a median of $37,580 per year.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $37,580, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $29,100 (10th percentile) to $49,430 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 14,430 US workers. New York pays the most ($48,340), since pay varies by state and metro area.

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The pay verdict

Gambling Cage Workers earn a median of $37,580, putting them among the lower-paid US occupations and higher than 7% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Office and Administrative Support, it ranks #52 of 54 by median pay. Employment is projected to fall 5% by 2033.

$37,580
Median annual wage
Top 93%
of 825 US occupations with published wages
#52 of 54
in Office and Administrative Support
1.7×
90th-to-10th pay spread

Highest-paying state: New York at $48,340. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Gambling Cage Workers (SOC 43-3041) pays a national median of $37,580 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $29,100 at the 10th percentile to $49,430 at the 90th, with a mean of $39,510 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 14,430 Americans work in this occupation across 32 reporting states and 45 metro areas.

BLS Employment Projections forecast a -5% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as declining relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 1,300 openings are projected per year, combining new positions with replacement needs from retirements and occupation-switchers. Typical entry-level preparation is High school diploma or equivalent and short-term on-the-job training of on-the-job training. The BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) and Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII) produce a workplace-safety grade of A for this role, with a fatality rate of 0.5 per 100,000 and injury rate of 1 per 100.

Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. New York pays the highest state median at $48,340, which is +29% above the national figure. The top metro is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $55,260 - metro premiums typically reflect higher cost of living, industry concentration, or specialized employer demand. When using this page for negotiation or career planning, pair the national median with the state and metro rows below, remember that BLS wages exclude benefits, bonuses, and overtime, and revisit after each May OEWS release since percentiles shift with cost-of-living cycles and industry demand. See our methodology for exactly how these figures are sourced, computed, and verified.

BLS OEWS May 2025 14,430 jobs Median $37,580/yr

Median Salary

$37,580

per year

Median Hourly

$18.07/hr

per hour

Mean Salary

$39,510

average

Employment

14,430

jobs nationwide

How does this pay compare nationally?

Where Gambling Cage Workers pay sits nationally

Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median

$37,580 Bottom 7% higher than 7% of 825 US occupations

$0–$20,000: 0 US occupations (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 98 US occupations (12%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 298 US occupations (36%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 209 US occupations (25%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 82 US occupations (10%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 58 US occupations (7%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 32 US occupations (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 14 US occupations (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 9 US occupations (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 25 US occupations (3%). Above this entry. This job $0 $200,000 every BLS occupation, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US occupations. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS · May 2025

Does this job pay well and grow?

Each dot is a 43-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Gambling Cage Workers; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).

Among 24 43-series occupations with growth data, Gambling Cage Workers sits on the slower-growing side at -5% growth and $37,580 median pay.

Among 24 43-series occupations with growth data, Gambling Cage Workers sits on the slower-growing side at -5% growth and $37,580 median pay. Scatter plot of 24 data points. $30000$40000$50000$60000$70000$80000 -20%-15%-10%-5%0%5%10% Projected growth 2024–2034 (%) Median annual wage
Among 24 43-series occupations with growth data, Gambling Cage Workers sits on the slower-growing side at -5% growth and $37,580 median pay.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).

Job Outlook (2024–2034)

Projected Growth

-5%

Declining

Annual Openings

1,300

per year (projected)

Typical Education

High school diploma or equivalent

On-the-Job Training

Short-term on-the-job training

Source: BLS Employment Projections, 2024–2034

Workplace Safety

All safety ratings →
A

Very Safe

Safety Grade (BLS 2023)

Fatality Rate

0.5/100K

Injury Rate

1/100

Danger Index

4.3/100

Source: BLS Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) & Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses (SOII), 2023

Career Intelligence

Skills, knowledge, and tasks most important for Gambling Cage Workers roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.

Top Skills

Speaking 3.5
Active Listening 3.3
Mathematics 3.3
Reading Comprehension 3.0
Writing 3.0
Critical Thinking 3.0
Monitoring 3.0
Social Perceptiveness 3.0
Service Orientation 3.0
Time Management 3.0

Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal Service 4.7
Mathematics 3.8
English Language 3.2
Administration and Management 3.1
Administrative 3.0
Economics and Accounting 2.8
Computers and Electronics 2.6
Public Safety and Security 2.3
Sales and Marketing 2.2
Personnel and Human Resources 2.0

Key Tasks

  • ▸ Maintain confidentiality of customers' transactions.
  • ▸ Follow all gaming regulations.
  • ▸ Prepare bank deposits, balancing assigned funds as necessary.
  • ▸ Maintain cage security.
  • ▸ Cash checks and process credit card advances for patrons.
  • ▸ Supply currency, coins, chips, or gaming checks to other departments as needed.
  • ▸ Prepare reports, including assignment of company funds or recording of department revenues.
  • ▸ Convert gaming checks, coupons, tokens, or coins to currency for gaming patrons.
  • ▸ Record casino exchange transactions, using cash registers.
  • ▸ Count funds and reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.

Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.

Salary Range

Annual Salary Distribution

$29,100$34,510$37,580$44,680$49,430
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

Hourly Rate Distribution

$13.99$16.59$18.07$21.48$23.76
10th pct25thMedian75th90th pct

10th Percentile

$29,100

25th Percentile

$34,510

Median

$37,580

75th Percentile

$44,680

90th Percentile

$49,430

Salary by State

Highest Paying States

1. New York $48,340 2. Maryland $47,930 3. Florida $42,900 4. Washington $41,720 5. New Jersey $41,430

Lowest Paying States

28. Puerto Rico $22,550 29. Texas $27,480 30. West Virginia $30,490 31. Oklahoma $30,590 32. Mississippi $30,890
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# State Median Salary vs National
1 New York $48,340 +29% above national
2 Maryland $47,930 +28% above national
3 Florida $42,900 +14% above national
4 Washington $41,720 +11% above national
5 New Jersey $41,430 +10% above national
6 Arizona $40,780 +9% above national
7 Illinois $39,900 +6% above national
8 Pennsylvania $38,980 +4% above national
9 Michigan $38,710 +3% above national
10 Nevada $38,570 +3% above national
11 Oregon $38,040 +1% above national
12 California $37,650 same as national
13 Indiana $37,650 same as national
14 Iowa $37,230 1% below national
15 New Hampshire $36,820 2% below national
16 Minnesota $36,810 2% below national
17 Missouri $36,560 3% below national
18 Delaware $36,500 3% below national
19 North Dakota $36,430 3% below national
20 Wisconsin $36,430 3% below national
21 Kansas $36,360 3% below national
22 Kentucky $34,860 7% below national
23 Colorado $34,850 7% below national
24 South Dakota $33,300 11% below national
25 Louisiana $33,220 12% below national
26 Nebraska $31,640 16% below national
27 New Mexico $31,520 16% below national
28 Mississippi $30,890 18% below national
29 Oklahoma $30,590 19% below national
30 West Virginia $30,490 19% below national
31 Texas $27,480 27% below national
32 Puerto Rico $22,550 40% below national

Salary by Metro Area

Highest Paying Metros

1. San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,260 2. Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,920 3. Tucson, AZ $47,320 4. Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,470 5. Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $44,540

Lowest Paying Metros

41. Ponce, PR $21,840 42. San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $22,550 43. Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $24,960 44. Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $27,590 45. Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $28,330
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# Metro Area Median Salary vs National
1 San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $55,260 +47% above national
2 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,920 +33% above national
3 Tucson, AZ $47,320 +26% above national
4 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,470 +21% above national
5 Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $44,540 +19% above national
6 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $43,710 +16% above national
7 Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $41,430 +10% above national
8 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,910 +6% above national
9 Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $39,600 +5% above national
10 San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $39,390 +5% above national
11 Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $38,900 +4% above national
12 Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $38,340 +2% above national
13 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $38,340 +2% above national
14 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $38,260 +2% above national
15 Western Washington nonmetropolitan area $37,580 same as national
16 Omaha, NE-IA $37,270 1% below national
17 North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $37,020 1% below national
18 St. Louis, MO-IL $36,820 2% below national
19 Lawton, OK $36,610 3% below national
20 Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $36,560 3% below national
21 Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $36,500 3% below national
22 East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $36,430 3% below national
23 Fresno, CA $36,350 3% below national
24 Albuquerque, NM $36,280 3% below national
25 Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $36,280 3% below national
26 Santa Fe, NM $36,040 4% below national
27 Reno, NV $35,940 4% below national
28 Memphis, TN-MS-AR $34,860 7% below national
29 Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $34,290 9% below national
30 Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $34,250 9% below national
31 West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $33,300 11% below national
32 Carson City, NV $32,540 13% below national
33 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL $32,390 14% below national
34 Oklahoma City, OK $32,150 14% below national
35 Arizona nonmetropolitan area $32,030 15% below national
36 East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area $31,780 15% below national
37 Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $30,380 19% below national
38 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA $30,260 19% below national
39 Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $29,500 22% below national
40 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $29,340 22% below national
41 Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $28,330 25% below national
42 Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $27,590 27% below national
43 Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $24,960 34% below national
44 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR $22,550 40% below national
45 Ponce, PR $21,840 42% below national

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Gambling Cage Workers make? ▼
The median annual salary for Gambling Cage Workers is $37,580 ($18.07/hour). The salary range spans from $29,100 at the 10th percentile to $49,430 at the 90th percentile.
What state pays Gambling Cage Workers the most? ▼
New York pays the highest median salary for Gambling Cage Workers at $48,340/year, which is +29% above the national median.
What education do you need to become a Gambling Cage Workers? ▼
The typical entry-level education for Gambling Cage Workers is High school diploma or equivalent. On-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training.
How dangerous is being a Gambling Cage Workers? ▼
Gambling Cage Workers has a safety grade of A (Very Safe) based on BLS data. The fatality rate is 0.5 per 100,000 workers and the injury rate is 1 per 100 workers.
Is Gambling Cage Workers a good career? ▼
Employment for Gambling Cage Workers is projected to decline 5% from 2024 to 2034, which is declining. About 1,300 openings are projected each year.
How does Gambling Cage Workers pay vary by state? ▼
Gambling Cage Workers salaries vary significantly by state. The highest-paying state is New York at $48,340/year, while Mississippi pays the least at $30,890/year. BLS data covers 32 states and territories.
Which metro areas pay the most for Gambling Cage Workers? ▼
The highest-paying metro area for Gambling Cage Workers is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $55,260/year. BLS reports wage data for 45 metro areas for this occupation, with pay varying based on local demand and cost of living.

What to do with this data

How to use Gambling Cage Workers pay figures in a real decision

  • For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $44,680/year), not the median. The median marks the middle worker; the upper quartile is the realistic target with strong experience. Salary calculator
  • Location moves pay significantly: New York leads at $48,340/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
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These are BLS survey estimates for the occupation, not a salary offer or a prediction for any individual. Your pay depends on experience, employer, exact role, and location.

Data as of May 2025. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 annual release. Employment projections from BLS Employment Projections program, 2024–2034. Data reflects cross-industry estimates for all ownership types.

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