Gambling Cage Workers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for gambling cage workerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- New York$51,090
- Maryland$45,520
- Washington$43,540
- Oregon$43,230
- New Jersey$42,820
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Texas$29,480
- Oklahoma$31,960
- Mississippi$32,120
- West Virginia$32,720
- New Mexico$34,010
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $51,090 | $48,340 | $25 | +29.3% | 290 |
| 2 | Maryland | $45,520 | $47,930 | $22 | +15.2% | 280 |
| 3 | Washington | $43,540 | $41,720 | $21 | +10.2% | 620 |
| 4 | Oregon | $43,230 | $38,040 | $21 | +9.4% | 220 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $42,820 | $41,430 | $21 | +8.4% | 360 |
| 6 | Florida | $42,490 | $42,900 | $20 | +7.5% | 540 |
| 7 | Arizona | $42,350 | $40,780 | $20 | +7.2% | 930 |
| 8 | Illinois | $41,350 | $39,900 | $20 | +4.7% | 500 |
| 9 | Michigan | $40,730 | $38,710 | $20 | +3.1% | 250 |
| 10 | California | $40,540 | $37,650 | $19 | +2.6% | 2,020 |
| 11 | North Dakota | $40,200 | $36,430 | $19 | +1.7% | 90 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $40,150 | $36,820 | $19 | +1.6% | 40 |
| 13 | Pennsylvania | $39,900 | $38,980 | $19 | +1% | 310 |
| 14 | Indiana | $39,870 | $37,650 | $19 | +0.9% | 280 |
| 15 | Nevada | $39,570 | $38,570 | $19 | +0.2% | 2,050 |
| 16 | Colorado | $38,690 | $34,850 | $19 | -2.1% | 130 |
| 17 | Wisconsin | $38,500 | $36,430 | $19 | -2.6% | 350 |
| 18 | Minnesota | $38,400 | $36,810 | $18 | -2.8% | 420 |
| 19 | Delaware | $38,160 | $36,500 | $18 | -3.4% | 50 |
| 20 | Missouri | $37,730 | $36,560 | $18 | -4.5% | 220 |
| 21 | Kansas | $37,450 | $36,360 | $18 | -5.2% | 150 |
| 22 | Iowa | $37,130 | $37,230 | $18 | -6% | 210 |
| 23 | South Dakota | $35,010 | $33,300 | $17 | -11.4% | 160 |
| 24 | Louisiana | $34,880 | $33,220 | $17 | -11.7% | 120 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $34,600 | $34,860 | $17 | -12.4% | 110 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $34,270 | $31,640 | $16 | -13.3% | 90 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $34,010 | $31,520 | $16 | -13.9% | 370 |
| 28 | West Virginia | $32,720 | $30,490 | $16 | -17.2% | 80 |
| 29 | Mississippi | $32,120 | $30,890 | $15 | -18.7% | 450 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $31,960 | $30,590 | $15 | -19.1% | 1,540 |
| 31 | Texas | $29,480 | $27,480 | $14 | -25.4% | 130 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 48 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,260 | $52,480 | 40 |
| 2 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $49,920 | $47,930 | 150 |
| 3 | Tucson, AZ | $47,320 | $43,700 | 220 |
| 4 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,470 | $47,190 | 260 |
| 5 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $44,540 | $43,870 | 540 |
| 6 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,710 | $42,890 | 480 |
| 7 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $41,430 | $42,820 | 360 |
| 8 | Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $39,910 | $41,790 | 180 |
| 9 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,600 | $44,090 | 180 |
| 10 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39,390 | $43,210 | 100 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing gambling cage workerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $39,310 | $40,800 | 550 |
| 2 | Spectator Sports | $39,310 | $40,800 | 550 |
| 3 | Accommodation | $38,770 | $40,820 | 6,010 |
| 4 | Traveler Accommodation | $38,770 | $40,820 | 6,010 |
| 5 | Casino Hotels | $38,770 | $40,820 | 6,010 |
| 6 | Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services | $38,770 | $40,810 | 6,020 |
| 7 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $37,850 | $40,200 | 7,300 |
| 8 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $37,580 | $39,510 | 14,430 |
| 9 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $37,190 | $38,800 | 7,130 |
| 10 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $37,190 | $38,800 | 7,130 |
| 11 | Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $36,720 | $38,650 | 8,220 |
| 12 | Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $36,690 | $38,500 | 7,660 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2017, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do gambling cage workers make in the U.S.?
The median gambling cage workers salary in the United States is $37,580 per year (mean $39,510), and about 80% earn between $29,100 and $49,430.
How much do gambling cage workers make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $39,510 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays gambling cage workers the most?
New York has the highest average pay for gambling cage workers at $51,090 per year (median $48,340).
What is the job outlook for gambling cage workers?
Employment is projected to change -5% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 1,300 openings per year.