Gambling Dealers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for gambling dealerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
National mean salary $42,550 ≈ $20/hr
National median salary $34,320
Total employment 83,910 nationwide
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Projected growth -0.6%
Decline
Annual openings 14,100 per year (avg)
Employment 2024→2034 88,700 → 88,100 (-600)
Typical entry education High school diploma or equivalent
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Arizona$70,590
- Washington$69,630
- Florida$53,150
- Oregon$52,990
- Pennsylvania$51,010
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Montana$22,110
- Oklahoma$24,440
- South Carolina$25,820
- Georgia$27,490
- Texas$28,930
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona | $70,590 | $60,940 | $34 | +65.9% | 1,680 |
| 2 | Washington | $69,630 | $58,700 | $33 | +63.6% | 4,370 |
| 3 | Florida | $53,150 | $38,500 | $26 | +24.9% | 5,370 |
| 4 | Oregon | $52,990 | $62,230 | $25 | +24.5% | 350 |
| 5 | Pennsylvania | $51,010 | $48,230 | $25 | +19.9% | 2,970 |
| 6 | Wisconsin | $48,320 | $61,670 | $23 | +13.6% | 630 |
| 7 | New York | $47,100 | $50,860 | $23 | +10.7% | 2,010 |
| 8 | New Hampshire | $46,410 | $32,100 | $22 | +9.1% | 460 |
| 9 | Ohio | $45,640 | $40,710 | $22 | +7.3% | 640 |
| 10 | Colorado | $44,620 | $30,800 | $21 | +4.9% | 870 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $43,760 | $33,000 | $21 | +2.8% | 3,030 |
| 12 | California | $41,140 | $35,090 | $20 | -3.3% | 15,050 |
| 13 | Michigan | $40,870 | $29,120 | $20 | -3.9% | 2,510 |
| 14 | New Mexico | $40,600 | $36,990 | $20 | -4.6% | 370 |
| 15 | Missouri | $40,510 | $28,600 | $19 | -4.8% | 1,160 |
| 16 | Delaware | $40,060 | $39,330 | $19 | -5.9% | 270 |
| 17 | Maryland | $39,950 | $31,740 | $19 | -6.1% | 1,770 |
| 18 | Mississippi | $39,750 | $28,250 | $19 | -6.6% | 2,730 |
| 19 | Indiana | $38,130 | $24,160 | $18 | -10.4% | 2,410 |
| 20 | Virginia | $37,520 | $26,170 | $18 | -11.8% | — |
| 21 | South Dakota | $37,040 | $36,190 | $18 | -12.9% | 170 |
| 22 | Illinois | $36,780 | $31,200 | $18 | -13.6% | 2,470 |
| 23 | Nevada | $35,510 | $25,690 | $17 | -16.5% | 17,390 |
| 24 | West Virginia | $35,440 | $25,100 | $17 | -16.7% | 610 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $35,340 | $27,190 | $17 | -16.9% | 1,370 |
| 26 | Louisiana | $35,070 | $17,760 | $17 | -17.6% | 2,650 |
| 27 | Iowa | $34,680 | $23,020 | $17 | -18.5% | 970 |
| 28 | North Dakota | $32,050 | $27,370 | $15 | -24.7% | 900 |
| 29 | Arkansas | $31,750 | $28,380 | $15 | -25.4% | 360 |
| 30 | Texas | $28,930 | $25,090 | $14 | -32% | 560 |
| 31 | Georgia | $27,490 | $21,430 | $13 | -35.4% | — |
| 32 | South Carolina | $25,820 | $27,350 | $12 | -39.3% | 140 |
| 33 | Oklahoma | $24,440 | $23,720 | $12 | -42.6% | 1,980 |
| 34 | Montana | $22,110 | $21,940 | $11 | -48% | — |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 58 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $63,830 | $72,120 | 150 |
| 2 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $60,490 | $73,870 | 2,410 |
| 3 | Yakima, WA | $59,250 | $69,120 | 190 |
| 4 | Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $54,910 | $59,180 | 30 |
| 5 | Tucson, AZ | $54,420 | $61,620 | 310 |
| 6 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $52,060 | $62,230 | 800 |
| 7 | Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $46,710 | $46,650 | 150 |
| 8 | Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $45,830 | $53,370 | — |
| 9 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $39,970 | $52,240 | 2,710 |
| 10 | Pittsburgh, PA | $39,500 | $56,920 | 700 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing gambling dealerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rental and Leasing Services | $60,990 | $53,940 | 210 |
| 2 | Sector 53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | $60,990 | $53,940 | 210 |
| 3 | Rental and Leasing Services (5322, 5323, and 5324 only) | $60,990 | $53,940 | 210 |
| 4 | Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $60,820 | $64,230 | 420 |
| 5 | Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $36,330 | $46,340 | 33,910 |
| 6 | Gambling Industries | $36,330 | $46,110 | 33,490 |
| 7 | Sector 71 - Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $36,120 | $46,030 | 35,790 |
| 8 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $35,840 | $47,080 | 22,910 |
| 9 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $35,840 | $47,080 | 22,910 |
| 10 | Cross-Industry, Private, Federal, State, and Local | $34,320 | $42,550 | 83,910 |
| 11 | Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $32,240 | $40,840 | 61,000 |
| 12 | Spectator Sports | $32,160 | $41,010 | 1,720 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do gambling dealers make in the U.S.?
The median gambling dealers salary in the United States is $34,320 per year (mean $42,550), and about 80% earn between $24,040 and $77,090.
How much do gambling dealers make per hour?
Roughly $20 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $42,550 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays gambling dealers the most?
Arizona has the highest average pay for gambling dealers at $70,590 per year (median $60,940).
What is the job outlook for gambling dealers?
Employment is projected to change -0.6% from 2024 to 2034 (Decline), with about 14,100 openings per year.