Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier Salary
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers earn a median $36,220 a year nationally. Sales and Related Occupations
What gambling change persons and booth cashiers do
Exchange coins, tokens, and chips for patrons’ money. May issue payoffs and obtain customer’s signature on receipt. May operate a booth in the slot machine area and furnish change persons with money bank at the start of the shift, or count and audit money in drawers.
- Typical education
- No formal educational credential
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- Short-term on-the-job training
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- -1.9% (declining)
- Openings per year
- 3,900
Employment of gambling change persons and booth cashiers is projected to shrink 1.9% from 2025 to 2035, slower than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 3,900 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
- Federal income tax$2,166
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,246
- Medicare (1.45%)$525
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$31,283
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $24,460 | $11.76 | $21,753 |
| 25th percentile | $29,630 | $14.25 | $25,988 |
| Median (50th) | $36,220 | $17.41 | $31,283 |
| 75th percentile | $41,530 | $19.97 | $35,549 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $60,330 | $29.00 | $50,655 |
Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $63,400 | +2.1% | $51,746 | $34,210 – $70,370 | 680 |
| Texas | $62,400 | +77.5% | $52,318 | $20,810 – $98,840 | 910 |
| North Dakota | $49,830 | — | $42,218 | $37,170 – $75,290 | 100 |
| New York | $48,110 | −2.4% | $38,835 | $37,370 – $103,040 | 830 |
| Maryland | $41,220 | +3.0% | $33,706 | $31,200 – $66,990 | 200 |
| Missouri | $39,130 | +4.5% | $32,719 | $28,600 – $58,420 | 210 |
| Washington | $38,640 | +4.3% | $33,227 | $35,660 – $58,890 | 670 |
| Connecticut | $38,350 | +3.3% | $32,193 | $34,010 – $48,600 | — |
| Colorado | $38,320 | −22.0% | $31,992 | $30,800 – $50,650 | 320 |
| Iowa | $38,230 | +2.5% | $32,097 | $22,170 – $46,950 | 400 |
| Kentucky | $38,060 | +3.1% | $31,547 | $34,290 – $48,140 | 30 |
| Michigan | $37,910 | +3.6% | $31,280 | $29,850 – $62,010 | 1,210 |
| New Jersey | $37,850 | +4.4% | $31,985 | $32,220 – $48,570 | 340 |
| Florida | $37,770 | +5.1% | $32,528 | $27,430 – $59,500 | 630 |
| California | $37,350 | +3.4% | $31,222 | $34,320 – $46,190 | 4,360 |
| Delaware | $37,140 | +11.3% | $30,638 | $31,200 – $38,080 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $37,020 | +1.7% | $31,078 | $28,700 – $59,730 | 200 |
| Oregon | $37,010 | −2.6% | $29,509 | $33,450 – $100,720 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,800 | +4.6% | $29,073 | $22,960 – $49,680 | 310 |
| Kansas | $34,000 | +0.1% | $28,395 | $23,700 – $75,000 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $33,820 | +8.6% | $28,364 | $24,460 – $52,160 | 450 |
| Illinois | $32,200 | −1.6% | $26,604 | $31,200 – $45,450 | 230 |
| Ohio | $32,110 | +5.3% | $27,880 | $23,350 – $56,410 | 220 |
| New Mexico | $30,800 | −2.0% | $26,551 | $26,530 – $47,930 | 380 |
| Nevada | $30,620 | −4.2% | $26,783 | $24,960 – $46,690 | 3,080 |
| Mississippi | $30,160 | −3.5% | $25,939 | $21,640 – $48,750 | 640 |
| South Dakota | $30,020 | +1.9% | $26,301 | $25,430 – $37,230 | 520 |
| Indiana | $29,020 | −11.6% | $24,671 | $20,990 – $41,720 | 410 |
| Oklahoma | $28,660 | +1.3% | $24,464 | $19,800 – $37,560 | 1,120 |
| Nebraska | $28,080 | −2.3% | $24,278 | $28,080 – $37,490 | 40 |
| Montana | $27,910 | +22.3% | $24,039 | $22,460 – $35,830 | 290 |
| Louisiana | $23,390 | −14.2% | $20,556 | $21,060 – $37,230 | 990 |
| West Virginia | $22,080 | +4.2% | $19,273 | $19,880 – $37,080 | 610 |
Related jobs
| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cashier | $32,880 | No formal educational credential | -6.5% |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,410 | No formal educational credential | -0.3% |
| Parts Salesperson | $38,630 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Counter and Rental Clerk | $41,300 | No formal educational credential | +3.0% |
| Telemarketer | $35,450 | No formal educational credential | -21.4% |
| Demonstrator and Product Promoter | $39,320 | No formal educational credential | +0.2% |
| Door-to-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | $41,380 | No formal educational credential | -10.4% |
| Sales and Related Workers, All Other | $48,280 | High school diploma or equivalent | +1.1% |
| Model | $48,470 | No formal educational credential | -2.1% |
| First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers | $48,520 | High school diploma or equivalent | -3.7% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling change person and booth cashier make?
The national median salary for gambling change persons and booth cashiers is $36,220 a year ($17.41 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,460 and the top 10% earn over $60,330. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays gambling change persons and booth cashiers the most?
Arizona has the highest median pay at $63,400.
How many gambling change persons and booth cashiers are there in the U.S.?
About 21,530 people work as gambling change persons and booth cashiers nationwide.