Gambling Cage Worker Salary in Missouri (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Gambling Cage Workers in Missouri, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$36,560
per year
Hourly Rate
$17.58
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $37,580
State Rank
#17 of 31
220 employed here

How much does a Gambling Cage Worker make in Missouri?

Gambling Cage Workers in Missouri take home a median of $36,560 annually — roughly $17.58 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $37,580.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $28,600 while the top 10% make $45,300 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $33,450 and $38,610 a year.

Gambling Cage Worker salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,600$13.75
25th percentile (early career)$33,450$16.08
50th percentile (median)$36,560$17.58
75th percentile (experienced)$38,610$18.56
90th percentile (top earners)$45,300$21.78

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 17th out of 31 states and territories for Gambling Cage Worker pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New York$48,340
2Maryland$47,930
3Florida$42,900
4Washington$41,720
5New Jersey$41,430

Working as a Gambling Cage Worker in Missouri

Nationally, about 14,000 people work as Gambling Cage Workers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.

Considering a move? Compare Missouri pay ($36,560) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Gambling Cage Worker make in Missouri?
The median Gambling Cage Worker salary in Missouri is $36,560 per year, or about $17.58 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,600 at the entry level to $45,300 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Gambling Cage Workers about 3% less than the national median of $37,580. Missouri ranks 17th out of 31 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Gambling Cage Workers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $36,560 a year. About 220 Gambling Cage Workers are employed in Missouri. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.