California Median
$35,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+2% vs US median
US median $34,320
State Rank
#12 of 34
15,050 employed here
How much does a Gambling Dealer make in California?
Gambling Dealers in California take home a median of $35,090 annually — roughly $16.87 an hour — which runs 2% above the national median of $34,320.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $34,320 while the top 10% make $50,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $34,320 and $38,480 a year.
Gambling Dealer salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $34,320 | $16.50 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $34,320 | $16.50 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $35,090 | $16.87 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $38,480 | $18.50 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $50,810 | $24.43 |
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How California compares
California ranks 12th out of 34 states and territories for Gambling Dealer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Gambling Dealer salary in other states
Oregon $62,230Wisconsin $61,670Arizona $60,940Washington $58,700New York $50,860Pennsylvania $48,230Ohio $40,710Delaware $39,330Florida $38,500New Mexico $36,990South Dakota $36,190New Jersey $33,000New Hampshire $32,100Maryland $31,740Illinois $31,200Colorado $30,800Michigan $29,120Missouri $28,600Arkansas $28,380Mississippi $28,250North Dakota $27,370South Carolina $27,350Minnesota $27,190Virginia $26,170Nevada $25,690West Virginia $25,100Texas $25,090Indiana $24,160Oklahoma $23,720Iowa $23,020Montana $21,940Georgia $21,430Louisiana $17,760
Working as a Gambling Dealer in California
Nationally, about 84,000 people work as Gambling Dealers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($35,090) 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 Dealer make in California?
The median Gambling Dealer salary in California is $35,090 per year, or about $16.87 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,320 at the entry level to $50,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Gambling Dealers about 2% more than the national median of $34,320. California ranks 12th out of 34 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Gambling Dealers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $35,090 a year. About 15,050 Gambling Dealers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), 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.