The median pay for Gambling Dealers is $34,320 a year ($16.50/hr), according to BLS OEWS, May 2025. Employment is projected to grow 3.4% through 2035, with about 13,300 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
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- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Gambling Dealer in four numbers
- Median pay
- $34,320a year, or $16.50/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $24KTop 10% $77K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +3.4%About as fast as averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+3.4%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +3.4% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 13,30088,900 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 202588.9K
- Projected 203591.9K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 88.9K Projected 2035 91.9K - Typical education
- High schoolneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- Less than high school15.3%
- High school69%
- Certificate4.8%
- Some college6.1%
- Associate's4.8%
Highest education held by gambling dealers Segment Value Less than high school 15.3% High school 69% Certificate 4.8% Some college 6.1% Associate's 4.8%
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Pay
How much do Gambling Dealers make?
Every gambling dealer in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$34,320
Middle half earn $25,810 to $49,180
- 10th
- $24,040
- 25th
- $25,810
- 75th
- $49,180
- 90th
- $77,090
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $24,040 |
| 25th | $25,810 |
| Median | $34,320 |
| 75th | $49,180 |
| 90th | $77,090 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $34,320
- Median hourly wage
- $16.50/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $42,550
- People employed
- 83,910
Versus all US occupations
At $34,320, Gambling Dealers earn 33% below the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $16,660 a year.
Versus personal care and service occupations
Inside the Personal Care and Service group, where the middle occupation pays $38,120, this is 10% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $77,090 or more while the bottom 10% earn $24,040, a gap of 3.2×. That is an unusually wide spread, which usually tracks specialisation, employer type and years of experience.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 1% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Cost of living
Oregon posts the highest raw median ($62,230), but once local prices are taken into account Wisconsin leads at $65,540 in national-average dollars.
Pay by state
Which states pay Gambling Dealers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Oregon | $62,230 | $60,206 | 350 |
| 2Wisconsin | $61,670 | $65,540 | 630 |
| 3Arizona | $60,940 | $60,530 | 1,680 |
| 4Washington | $58,700 | $54,853 | 4,370 |
| 5New York | $50,860 | $47,127 | 2,010 |
| 6Pennsylvania | $48,230 | $49,430 | 2,970 |
| 7Ohio | $40,710 | $43,881 | 640 |
| 8Delaware | $39,330 | $39,406 | 270 |
| 9Florida | $38,500 | $37,229 | 5,370 |
| 10New Mexico | $36,990 | $40,114 | 370 |
Job outlook
Is Gambling Dealer a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
About as fast as average. +3.4% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Gambling Dealers | +3.4% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
About as fast as average
BLS projects employment of Gambling Dealers to change 3.4% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 3,000 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 13,300 openings are projected each year, 15.0% of the 88,900 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Overall employment of gambling services workers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Projected employment of gambling services workers varies by occupation (see table).
The growth of online gambling may limit employment for some of these workers, including gambling and sports book writers and runners. Although some online gambling is linked to physical locations, online-only gambling sites do not require the same mix of employees. In addition, online betting is a largely automated process, and therefore fewer workers are needed to facilitate online wagers than in-person betting.
Getting in
How to become a Gambling Dealer
Gambling jobs typically require a high school diploma or equivalent to enter. Some employers require gambling managers to have a college degree.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
High school diploma or equivalent
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
None
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Little or no preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as gambling dealers.
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)69%
- Less than a High School Diploma15.3%
- Some College Courses6.1%
- Post-Secondary Certificate4.8%
- Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree4.8%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 69% |
| Less than a High School Diploma | 15.3% |
| Some College Courses | 6.1% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 4.8% |
| Associate's Degree or other 2-year degree | 4.8% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Gambling Dealer do?
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.
Gambling services workers serve customers in gambling establishments, such as casinos or racetracks. Some workers tend slot machines or deal cards. Others take bets or pay out winnings. Still others supervise or manage gambling workers and operations.
Day-to-day tasks
- Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
- Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
- Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
- Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
- Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
- Answer questions about game rules and casino policies.
- Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
- Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Most casinos are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Employees are often scheduled to work nights, weekends, and holidays, which are typically the busiest times for casinos. Most work full time, although part-time work is common.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayIndoors, in a climate-controlled space, every day.
Outdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayAlmost never works outdoors.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeOn their feet more than half the working day.
Bending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantConstant contact with other people.
Face-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely importantDealing with customers or the public is very important.
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayCost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotLimited freedom to decide without approval.
Schedules: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition. Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Active Listening3.4
- Speaking3.4
- Reading Comprehension3.0
- Monitoring3.0
- Mathematics2.8
- Critical Thinking2.8
- Writing2.3
- Active Learning2.3
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Active Listening | 3.4 |
| Speaking | 3.4 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 |
| Monitoring | 3.0 |
| Mathematics | 2.8 |
| Critical Thinking | 2.8 |
| Writing | 2.3 |
| Active Learning | 2.3 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Social Perceptiveness3.1
- Service Orientation3.1
- Coordination2.9
- Persuasion2.6
- Instructing2.6
- Judgment and Decision Making2.5
- Time Management2.5
- Negotiation2.4
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.1 |
| Service Orientation | 3.1 |
| Coordination | 2.9 |
| Persuasion | 2.6 |
| Instructing | 2.6 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 2.5 |
| Time Management | 2.5 |
| Negotiation | 2.4 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Business intelligence and data analysis software · in demand
- Cloud-based data access and sharing software · in demand
- Data base management system software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Electronic mail software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Gambling Dealer?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Gambling Dealer |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 4 |
| Investigative | 1 |
| Artistic | 1 |
| Social | 2 |
| Enterprising | 5 |
| Conventional | 5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around organising, following procedures and working precisely with data, combined with leading, persuading, selling and making decisions.
- Conventional5.5
- Enterprising5.2
- Realistic3.7
- Social2.2
- Artistic1.1
- Investigative1.0
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
Explore further
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Median annual pay, with gambling dealers highlighted
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor$47,160
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- Hairstylist$35,790
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- Nanny$34,980
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- Gambling Dealer$34,320
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor | $47,160 |
| Concierge | $38,950 |
| Tour Guide and Escort | $38,120 |
| Hairstylist | $35,790 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,760 |
| Animal Caretaker | $35,360 |
| Nanny | $34,980 |
| Childcare Worker | $34,980 |
| Gambling Dealer | $34,320 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Gambling Dealer: frequently asked questions
How much do Gambling Dealers make?
Gambling Dealers earn a median of $34,320 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025), 33% below the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $16.50/hr. The middle half earn between $25,810 and $49,180. The top 10% earn $77,090 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Gambling Dealer?
No. A bachelor's degree is not the norm: BLS reports a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education for Gambling Dealers. BLS also lists short-term on-the-job training as typical on-the-job training. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 69.0% hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged).
Is Gambling Dealer a growing career?
It is stable rather than fast-growing: employment is projected to change 3.4% over 2025–2035, about the same as the 3.5% projected across all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 13,300 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Gambling Dealer do?
Gambling services workers serve customers in gambling establishments, such as casinos or racetracks. A core O*NET task: greet customers and make them feel welcome. Employers most often ask for Business intelligence and data analysis software, Cloud-based data access and sharing software, Data base management system software.
Which states pay Gambling Dealers the most?
The highest state medians for Gambling Dealers are Oregon ($62,230), Wisconsin ($61,670), Arizona ($60,940) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Adjusted for local prices using BEA Regional Price Parities, Wisconsin moves to the top at $65,540.
What personality type suits a Gambling Dealer?
O*NET scores Gambling Dealers highest on the Conventional, Enterprising and Realistic interest areas, so the work mixes organising, following procedures and working precisely with data with leading, persuading, selling and making decisions. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping that lines up most closely with ESTJ personalities. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.