Gambling Cage Worker Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Gambling Cage Workers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$37,580
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$18.07
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$49,430
entry level starts ~$29,100
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 14,000 employed

How much does a Gambling Cage Worker make?

Gambling Cage Workers in the United States bring home a median salary of $37,580 a year, or around $18.07 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $29,100, while the top 10% earn $49,430.

That is $23,810 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Gambling Cage Worker salary range by percentile

Half of all Gambling Cage Workers earn between $34,510 and $44,680 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$29,100$13.99
25th percentile (early career)$34,510$16.59
50th percentile (median)$37,580$18.07
75th percentile (experienced)$44,680$21.48
90th percentile (top earners)$49,430$23.76

Highest-paying states for Gambling Cage Worker

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. New York leads the country for Gambling Cage Worker pay at $48,340 a year, followed by Maryland ($47,930) and Florida ($42,900). At the other end, Texas posts the lowest median at $27,480 — a gap of $20,860 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1New York$48,340$23.24+29%
2Maryland$47,930$23.04+28%
3Florida$42,900$20.63+14%
4Washington$41,720$20.06+11%
5New Jersey$41,430$19.92+10%

Workforce and education

About 14,000 people work as Gambling Cage Workers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $39,510 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Gambling Cage Worker make in the United States?
The median Gambling Cage Worker salary in the United States is $37,580 per year, or about $18.07 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $29,100, while the top 10% of earners make $49,430 or more.
How does Gambling Cage Worker pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Gambling Cage Worker median of $37,580 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Gambling Cage Workers the most?
New York is the highest-paying state for Gambling Cage Workers, with a median salary of $48,340 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Gambling Cage Worker?
Becoming a Gambling Cage Worker typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Gambling Cage Workers work in the United States?
About 14,000 people were employed as Gambling Cage Workers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics 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). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.