New Jersey Median
$33,000
per year
Hourly Rate
$15.87
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-4% vs US median
US median $34,320
State Rank
#13 of 34
3,030 employed here
How much does a Gambling Dealer make in New Jersey?
Gambling Dealers in New Jersey take home a median of $33,000 annually — roughly $15.87 an hour — which runs 4% below the national median of $34,320.
Within New Jersey, entry-level pay starts around $32,220 while the top 10% make $69,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $32,220 and $60,070 a year.
Gambling Dealer salary range in New Jersey
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $32,220 | $15.49 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $32,220 | $15.49 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $33,000 | $15.87 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $60,070 | $28.88 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $69,910 | $33.61 |
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How New Jersey compares
New Jersey ranks 13th 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 $36,190California $35,090New 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 New Jersey
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 New Jersey pay ($33,000) 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 New Jersey?
The median Gambling Dealer salary in New Jersey is $33,000 per year, or about $15.87 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $32,220 at the entry level to $69,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does New Jersey pay compare to the national average?
New Jersey pays Gambling Dealers about 4% less than the national median of $34,320. New Jersey ranks 13th out of 34 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is New Jersey a good state for Gambling Dealers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $33,000 a year. About 3,030 Gambling Dealers are employed in New Jersey. 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 New Jersey?
The highest-paying occupations in New Jersey include Radiologist ($482,700), Surgeon, All Other ($437,890), Physician, Pathologists ($355,970), 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.