SOC 393011

Gambling Dealers

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.

National Median

$33,280

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$33,280

Entry Level (10th pct)

$22,340

Experienced (90th pct)

$73,530

Total Employed

82,980

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$22,340 - $24,480
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$24,480 - $45,430
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$45,430 - $73,530

Highest Paying Locations for Gambling Dealers

Wisconsin

$59,040

+77.4% vs national

Arizona

$57,590

+73.0% vs national

Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area

$55,020

+65.3% vs national

Tucson, AZ

$51,990

+56.2% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$50,760

+52.5% vs national

Gambling Dealers Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Wisconsin	$59,040	600
Arizona	$57,590	1,870
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$55,020	100
Tucson, AZ	$51,990	310
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$50,760	2,510
Washington	$49,450	4,490
Kansas	$44,030	380
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS	$43,940	1,730
Delaware	$43,420	320
Bellingham, WA	$42,830	100
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI	$40,220	1,260
Texas	$39,990	620
Ohio	$39,370	660
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL	$38,870	N/A
Michigan	$38,660	2,510
West Virginia	$38,000	630
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$37,130	2,360
Kansas City, MO-KS	$37,040	490
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$36,900	1,340
New Jersey	$36,560	3,300
Florida	$36,500	4,610
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$36,240	120
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$36,140	N/A
Lower West Mississippi nonmetropolitan area	$36,140	160
Pennsylvania	$36,130	2,560
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA	$36,130	140
Stockton-Lodi, CA	$36,090	300
Virginia	$35,740	N/A
Arizona nonmetropolitan area	$35,610	60
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$35,240	1,260
New York	$34,660	1,880
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$34,660	130
South Dakota	$34,660	160
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$34,140	1,770
Connecticut	$34,080	N/A
North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$34,060	100
Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$33,900	160
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$33,860	130
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$33,710	1,800
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area	$33,570	130
California	$33,420	16,140
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$33,360	4,940
Fresno, CA	$33,280	500
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA	$33,280	2,580
Maryland	$33,240	2,180
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$33,060	N/A
East South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$32,060	30
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$31,850	3,060
Louisiana	$31,830	2,730
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$31,510	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Gambling Dealers?

The national median annual salary for Gambling Dealers is $33,280, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Gambling Dealerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Gambling Dealerss is Wisconsin, with a median salary of $59,040.

How much can an experienced Gambling Dealers make?

Top-earning Gambling Dealerss (90th percentile) make $73,530 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.