Gambling Dealer Salary in Missouri (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$28,600
per year
Hourly Rate
$13.75
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-17% vs US median
US median $34,320
State Rank
#19 of 34
1,160 employed here

How much does a Gambling Dealer make in Missouri?

A Gambling Dealer working in Missouri earns a median salary of $28,600 per year, or about $13.75 per hour. That is 17% below the national median of $34,320 for this occupation.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $28,600 while the top 10% make $64,010 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $28,600 and $38,700 a year.

Gambling Dealer salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$28,600$13.75
25th percentile (early career)$28,600$13.75
50th percentile (median)$28,600$13.75
75th percentile (experienced)$38,700$18.61
90th percentile (top earners)$64,010$30.77

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 19th out of 34 states and territories for Gambling Dealer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Oregon$62,230
2Wisconsin$61,670
3Arizona$60,940
4Washington$58,700
5New York$50,860

Working as a Gambling Dealer in Missouri

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 Missouri pay ($28,600) 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 Missouri?
The median Gambling Dealer salary in Missouri is $28,600 per year, or about $13.75 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $28,600 at the entry level to $64,010 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Gambling Dealers about 17% less than the national median of $34,320. Missouri ranks 19th out of 34 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Gambling Dealers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $28,600 a year. About 1,160 Gambling Dealers 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.