How much does a gambling dealer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $16.50 an hour or $2,860 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.50
- Average (mean)
- $42,550
- Jobs
- 83,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,040 | $11.56 | |
| 25th | $25,810 | $12.41 | |
| Median | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 75th | $49,180 | $23.64 | |
| 90th | $77,090 | $37.06 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Oregon | $62,230 |
| Wisconsin | $61,670 |
| Arizona | $60,940 |
| Washington | $58,700 |
| New York | $50,860 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,230 |
| Ohio | $40,710 |
| Delaware | $39,330 |
| Florida | $38,500 |
| New Mexico | $36,990 |
| South Dakota | $36,190 |
| California | $35,090 |
| New Jersey | $33,000 |
| New Hampshire | $32,100 |
| Maryland | $31,740 |
| Illinois | $31,200 |
| Colorado | $30,800 |
| Michigan | $29,120 |
| Missouri | $28,600 |
| Arkansas | $28,380 |
| Mississippi | $28,250 |
| North Dakota | $27,370 |
| South Carolina | $27,350 |
| Minnesota | $27,190 |
| Virginia | $26,170 |
| Nevada | $25,690 |
| West Virginia | $25,100 |
| Texas | $25,090 |
| Indiana | $24,160 |
| Oklahoma | $23,720 |
| Iowa | $23,020 |
| Montana | $21,940 |
| Georgia | $21,430 |
| Louisiana | $17,760 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bremerton, WA | $63,830 |
| Seattle, WA | $60,490 |
| Yakima, WA | $59,250 |
| Tucson, AZ | $54,420 |
| San Jose, CA | $52,060 |
| Miami, FL | $39,970 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $39,500 |
| Bellingham, WA | $37,410 |
| San Francisco, CA | $37,240 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $37,010 |
| San Diego, CA | $35,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $35,210 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $35,090 |
| Riverside, CA | $34,560 |
| Stockton, CA | $34,360 |
In other countries
Gambling Dealer belongs to the international group "Bookmakers, croupiers and related gaming workers".
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- Locker Room$36,300
- Entertainment Attendant and Related Worker$32,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling dealer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $16.50 ($34,320 a year).
How much does a gambling dealer make a month?
About $2,860 a month before tax, based on a median of $34,320 a year.
How much does a gambling dealer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,040 or less a year ($11.56 an hour); the top 10% make $77,090 or more.
Which state pays gambling dealers the most?
Oregon, with a median of $62,230 a year, followed by Wisconsin ($61,670) and Arizona ($60,940).
Which city pays gambling dealers the most?
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA, with a median of $63,830 a year.
How many gambling dealers are there in the United States?
About 83,910 people work as gambling dealers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.