How much does a gambling dealer make in California?
$35,090a year
Median yearly pay for gambling dealers in California. That is $16.87 an hour or $2,924 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.87
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 15,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,320Median: $35,090Highest 10%: $50,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| 25th | $34,320 | $16.50 | |
| Median | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| 75th | $38,480 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $50,810 | $24.43 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $52,060 |
| San Francisco, CA | $37,240 |
| San Diego, CA | $35,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $35,210 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $35,090 |
| Riverside, CA | $34,560 |
| Stockton, CA | $34,360 |
| Chico, CA | $34,320 |
| Fresno, CA | $34,320 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for gambling dealers.
| 9. Florida | $38,500 |
| 10. New Mexico | $36,990 |
| 11. South Dakota | $36,190 |
| 12. California | $35,090 |
| 13. New Jersey | $33,000 |
| 14. New Hampshire | $32,100 |
| 15. Maryland | $31,740 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling dealer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $16.87 ($35,090 a year).
Do gambling dealers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $35,090 against $34,320 nationally, 2% more.
Where does California rank for gambling dealer pay?
California ranks 12 of 34 states.
Which city in California pays gambling dealers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $52,060 a year.
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.