Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for gambling change persons and booth cashierss 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
- Arizona$60,360
- Texas$58,680
- New York$58,080
- North Dakota$57,280
- Oregon$53,040
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$26,200
- Louisiana$26,860
- Montana$28,240
- Oklahoma$28,830
- Indiana$31,090
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $60,360 | $63,400 | $29 | +54.4% | 680 |
| 2 | Texas | $58,680 | $62,400 | $28 | +50.1% | 910 |
| 3 | New York | $58,080 | $48,110 | $28 | +48.5% | 830 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $57,280 | $49,830 | $28 | +46.5% | 100 |
| 5 | Oregon | $53,040 | $37,010 | $26 | +35.7% | 180 |
| 6 | Washington | $44,060 | $38,640 | $21 | +12.7% | 670 |
| 7 | Maryland | $42,510 | $41,220 | $20 | +8.7% | 200 |
| 8 | Colorado | $41,570 | $38,320 | $20 | +6.3% | 320 |
| 9 | Wisconsin | $41,190 | $37,020 | $20 | +5.3% | 200 |
| 10 | Florida | $40,780 | $37,770 | $20 | +4.3% | 630 |
| 11 | Missouri | $40,780 | $39,130 | $20 | +4.3% | 210 |
| 12 | California | $40,400 | $37,350 | $19 | +3.3% | 4,360 |
| 13 | Michigan | $40,370 | $37,910 | $19 | +3.2% | 1,210 |
| 14 | Kentucky | $40,320 | $38,060 | $19 | +3.1% | 30 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $39,680 | $37,850 | $19 | +1.5% | 340 |
| 16 | Kansas | $38,830 | $34,000 | $19 | -0.7% | 130 |
| 17 | Connecticut | $38,570 | $38,350 | $19 | -1.4% | — |
| 18 | Pennsylvania | $37,130 | $34,800 | $18 | -5% | 310 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $36,930 | $33,820 | $18 | -5.5% | 450 |
| 20 | New Mexico | $36,710 | $30,800 | $18 | -6.1% | 380 |
| 21 | Iowa | $36,540 | $38,230 | $18 | -6.5% | 400 |
| 22 | Ohio | $35,840 | $32,110 | $17 | -8.3% | 220 |
| 23 | Delaware | $35,730 | $37,140 | $17 | -8.6% | 40 |
| 24 | Illinois | $35,470 | $32,200 | $17 | -9.3% | 230 |
| 25 | Nevada | $34,450 | $30,620 | $17 | -11.9% | 3,080 |
| 26 | Mississippi | $33,910 | $30,160 | $16 | -13.3% | 640 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $32,250 | $28,080 | $16 | -17.5% | 40 |
| 28 | South Dakota | $31,510 | $30,020 | $15 | -19.4% | 520 |
| 29 | Indiana | $31,090 | $29,020 | $15 | -20.5% | 410 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $28,830 | $28,660 | $14 | -26.3% | 1,120 |
| 31 | Montana | $28,240 | $27,910 | $14 | -27.8% | 290 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $26,860 | $23,390 | $13 | -31.3% | 990 |
| 33 | West Virginia | $26,200 | $22,080 | $13 | -33% | 610 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 66 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tucson, AZ | $62,500 | $59,210 | 150 |
| 2 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $58,790 | $65,750 | 240 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $48,950 | $50,420 | 70 |
| 4 | Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $48,600 | $49,940 | 50 |
| 5 | Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $47,870 | $44,720 | 60 |
| 6 | Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $47,530 | $44,390 | 220 |
| 7 | Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $40,810 | $38,980 | 70 |
| 8 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,920 | $39,660 | 580 |
| 9 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $39,590 | $41,550 | 140 |
| 10 | St. Louis, MO-IL | $39,130 | $40,170 | 150 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing gambling change persons and booth cashierss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spectator Sports | $38,480 | $40,450 | 340 |
| 2 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $37,880 | $40,180 | 380 |
| 3 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $37,370 | $41,930 | 9,250 |
| 4 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $37,370 | $41,930 | 9,250 |
| 5 | Accommodation | $37,130 | $41,270 | 8,450 |
| 6 | Traveler Accommodation | $37,130 | $41,270 | 8,450 |
| 7 | Casino Hotels | $37,130 | $41,270 | 8,450 |
| 8 | Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services | $36,750 | $41,020 | 8,660 |
| 9 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $36,220 | $39,100 | 21,530 |
| 10 | Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $35,800 | $38,080 | 12,260 |
| 11 | Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $35,720 | $38,010 | 11,880 |
| 12 | Gambling Industries | $35,720 | $38,020 | 11,870 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do gambling change persons and booth cashiers make in the U.S.?
The median gambling change persons and booth cashiers salary in the United States is $36,220 per year (mean $39,100), and about 80% earn between $24,460 and $60,330.
How much do gambling change persons and booth cashiers make per hour?
Roughly $19 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $39,100 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays gambling change persons and booth cashiers the most?
Arizona has the highest average pay for gambling change persons and booth cashiers at $60,360 per year (median $63,400).
What is the job outlook for gambling change persons and booth cashiers?
Employment is projected to change -6.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 4,000 openings per year.