39 Series · SOC 39-3011
Gambling Dealers Salary
National pay, percentile range, growth outlook, and state-by-state detail from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey (May 2025).
- $34,320
- Median / year
- $77,090
- Top 10% earn
- -0.6%
- Growth '23–'33
- 83,910
- US workers
Gambling Dealers earn a median of $34,320 per year.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS survey, the median annual wage is $34,320, based on the most recent survey of employers. Reported pay ranges from $24,040 (10th percentile) to $77,090 (90th percentile) nationally, across roughly 83,910 US workers. Oregon pays the most ($62,230), since pay varies by state and metro area.
The pay verdict
Gambling Dealers earn a median of $34,320, putting them among the lower-paid US occupations and higher than 1% of the 825 occupations with a published BLS median. Within Personal Care and Service, it ranks #28 of 32 by median pay. Employment is projected to fall 0.6% by 2033.
- $34,320
- Median annual wage
- Top 99%
- of 825 US occupations with published wages
- #28 of 32
- in Personal Care and Service
- 3.2×
- 90th-to-10th pay spread
Highest-paying state: Oregon at $62,230. Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Gambling Dealers (SOC 39-3011) pays a national median of $34,320 per year according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey released in May 2025. Full-range compensation stretches from $24,040 at the 10th percentile to $77,090 at the 90th, with a mean of $42,550 indicating a right-skew where top earners pull the average above the midpoint. An estimated 83,910 Americans work in this occupation across 35 reporting states and 60 metro areas.
BLS Employment Projections forecast a -0.6% change in employment from 2024 to 2034, which the agency classifies as declining relative to the 5% all-occupations baseline. About 14,100 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 1.5 per 100,000 and injury rate of 2 per 100.
Geographic variation matters as much as the headline median. Oregon pays the highest state median at $62,230, which is +81% above the national figure. The top metro is Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA at $63,830 - 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.
Median Salary
$34,320
per year
Median Hourly
$16.50/hr
per hour
Mean Salary
$42,550
average
Employment
83,910
jobs nationwide
How does this pay compare nationally?
Where Gambling Dealers pay sits nationally
Median annual wage vs. 825 detailed BLS occupations with a published median
$34,320 Bottom 1% higher than 1% of 825 US occupations
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 39-series occupation, placed by projected 2024–2034 growth and median pay. The highlighted dot is Gambling Dealers; the upper-right quadrant is the sweet spot (high pay + fast growth).
Among 24 39-series occupations with growth data, Gambling Dealers sits on the slower-growing side at -0.6% growth and $34,320 median pay.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS (wages, May 2025) and Employment Projections (2024–2034).
Job Outlook (2024–2034)
Projected Growth
-0.6%
Declining
Annual Openings
14,100
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 →Very Safe
Safety Grade (BLS 2023)
Fatality Rate
1.5/100K
Injury Rate
2/100
Danger Index
8.8/100
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 Dealers roles, ranked by importance. Source: O*NET.
Top Skills
Knowledge Areas
Key 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.
- ▸ Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.
- ▸ Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
Source: O*NET Online, National Center for O*NET Development. Data represents typical importance ratings for this occupation.
Salary Range
Annual Salary Distribution
Hourly Rate Distribution
10th Percentile
$24,040
25th Percentile
$25,810
Median
$34,320
75th Percentile
$49,180
90th Percentile
$77,090
Salary by State
Highest Paying States
Lowest Paying States
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| # | State | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $62,230 | +81% above national |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $61,670 | +80% above national |
| 3 | Arizona | $60,940 | +78% above national |
| 4 | Washington | $58,700 | +71% above national |
| 5 | New York | $50,860 | +48% above national |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $48,230 | +41% above national |
| 7 | Ohio | $40,710 | +19% above national |
| 8 | Delaware | $39,330 | +15% above national |
| 9 | Florida | $38,500 | +12% above national |
| 10 | New Mexico | $36,990 | +8% above national |
| 11 | South Dakota | $36,190 | +5% above national |
| 12 | California | $35,090 | +2% above national |
| 13 | New Jersey | $33,000 | 4% below national |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $32,100 | 6% below national |
| 15 | Maryland | $31,740 | 8% below national |
| 16 | Illinois | $31,200 | 9% below national |
| 17 | Colorado | $30,800 | 10% below national |
| 18 | Michigan | $29,120 | 15% below national |
| 19 | Missouri | $28,600 | 17% below national |
| 20 | Arkansas | $28,380 | 17% below national |
| 21 | Mississippi | $28,250 | 18% below national |
| 22 | North Dakota | $27,370 | 20% below national |
| 23 | South Carolina | $27,350 | 20% below national |
| 24 | Minnesota | $27,190 | 21% below national |
| 25 | Virginia | $26,170 | 24% below national |
| 26 | Nevada | $25,690 | 25% below national |
| 27 | West Virginia | $25,100 | 27% below national |
| 28 | Texas | $25,090 | 27% below national |
| 29 | Indiana | $24,160 | 30% below national |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $23,720 | 31% below national |
| 31 | Iowa | $23,020 | 33% below national |
| 32 | Puerto Rico | $22,930 | 33% below national |
| 33 | Montana | $21,940 | 36% below national |
| 34 | Georgia | $21,430 | 38% below national |
| 35 | Louisiana | $17,760 | 48% below national |
Salary by Metro Area
Highest Paying Metros
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| # | Metro Area | Median Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $63,830 | +86% above national |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,490 | +76% above national |
| 3 | Yakima, WA | $59,250 | +73% above national |
| 4 | Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $54,910 | +60% above national |
| 5 | Tucson, AZ | $54,420 | +59% above national |
| 6 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $52,060 | +52% above national |
| 7 | Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $46,710 | +36% above national |
| 8 | Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $45,830 | +34% above national |
| 9 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $39,970 | +16% above national |
| 10 | Pittsburgh, PA | $39,500 | +15% above national |
| 11 | Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area | $38,780 | +13% above national |
| 12 | East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $37,830 | +10% above national |
| 13 | Bellingham, WA | $37,410 | +9% above national |
| 14 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $37,240 | +9% above national |
| 15 | Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $37,240 | +9% above national |
| 16 | Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $37,010 | +8% above national |
| 17 | Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $36,520 | +6% above national |
| 18 | West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $36,110 | +5% above national |
| 19 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $35,840 | +4% above national |
| 20 | Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $35,510 | +3% above national |
| 21 | North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $35,220 | +3% above national |
| 22 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $35,210 | +3% above national |
| 23 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $35,090 | +2% above national |
| 24 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $34,560 | +1% above national |
| 25 | Stockton-Lodi, CA | $34,360 | same as national |
| 26 | Chico, CA | $34,320 | same as national |
| 27 | Fresno, CA | $34,320 | same as national |
| 28 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $33,000 | 4% below national |
| 29 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $32,910 | 4% below national |
| 30 | Colorado Springs, CO | $32,810 | 4% below national |
| 31 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $32,160 | 6% below national |
| 32 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $31,200 | 9% below national |
| 33 | Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $31,200 | 9% below national |
| 34 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $31,200 | 9% below national |
| 35 | South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $31,200 | 9% below national |
| 36 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $30,800 | 10% below national |
| 37 | Lawton, OK | $30,010 | 13% below national |
| 38 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $29,140 | 15% below national |
| 39 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $29,120 | 15% below national |
| 40 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $28,600 | 17% below national |
| 41 | East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $28,280 | 18% below national |
| 42 | Northwestern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $27,860 | 19% below national |
| 43 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $27,460 | 20% below national |
| 44 | Bismarck, ND | $26,890 | 22% below national |
| 45 | Reno, NV | $25,720 | 25% below national |
| 46 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $25,690 | 25% below national |
| 47 | Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area | $25,570 | 25% below national |
| 48 | Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $25,180 | 27% below national |
| 49 | Dubuque, IA | $24,290 | 29% below national |
| 50 | Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $23,720 | 31% below national |
| 51 | Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $23,450 | 32% below national |
| 52 | Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $23,230 | 32% below national |
| 53 | San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $22,930 | 33% below national |
| 54 | Ponce, PR | $22,150 | 35% below national |
| 55 | Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $21,050 | 39% below national |
| 56 | Minot, ND | $19,290 | 44% below national |
| 57 | Fargo, ND-MN | $19,240 | 44% below national |
| 58 | Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $16,980 | 51% below national |
| 59 | Lake Charles, LA | $15,080 | 56% below national |
| 60 | Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $15,080 | 56% below national |
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How to use Gambling Dealers pay figures in a real decision
- For an experienced offer, anchor on the 75th percentile (about $49,180/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: Oregon leads at $62,230/year for this role. Weigh state pay against local cost of living before relocating or negotiating remote. Pay by state
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