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

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

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$34,320
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$16.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$77,090
entry level starts ~$24,040
Pay Grade
C
below-average pay · 84,000 employed

How much does a Gambling Dealer make?

The median pay for a Gambling Dealer in the United States is $34,320 per year — about $16.50 per hour. Entry-level positions start near $24,040, while the most experienced Gambling Dealers in the top 10% earn $77,090.

That is $27,070 less than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Gambling Dealer salary range by percentile

Half of all Gambling Dealers earn between $25,810 and $49,180 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$24,040$11.56
25th percentile (early career)$25,810$12.41
50th percentile (median)$34,320$16.50
75th percentile (experienced)$49,180$23.64
90th percentile (top earners)$77,090$37.06

Highest-paying states for Gambling Dealer

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Oregon leads the country for Gambling Dealer pay at $62,230 a year, followed by Wisconsin ($61,670) and Arizona ($60,940). At the other end, Louisiana posts the lowest median at $17,760 — a gap of $44,470 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Oregon$62,230$29.92+81%
2Wisconsin$61,670$29.65+80%
3Arizona$60,940$29.30+78%
4Washington$58,700$28.22+71%
5New York$50,860$24.45+48%

Workforce and education

About 84,000 people work as Gambling Dealers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $42,550 — 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 Dealer make in the United States?
The median Gambling Dealer salary in the United States is $34,320 per year, or about $16.50 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $24,040, while the top 10% of earners make $77,090 or more.
How does Gambling Dealer pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of C (below-average pay), the Gambling Dealer median of $34,320 is below the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Gambling Dealers the most?
Oregon is the highest-paying state for Gambling Dealers, with a median salary of $62,230 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Gambling Dealer?
Becoming a Gambling Dealer typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Gambling Dealers work in the United States?
About 84,000 people were employed as Gambling Dealers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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