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
U.S. median
$36,220
$17.41 per hour
Range
$24,460 – $60,330
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
21,530
across the U.S.
Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$31,283
per year · effective tax rate 13.6%
$2,607Monthly
$1,303Twice a month
$1,203Every 2 weeks
$15.04Hourly
- 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 |
Best cities for gambling change persons and booth cashiers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacramento, CA | $38,060 | $31,755 | $29,769 | 530 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $39,920 | $33,151 | $29,191 | 580 |
| 3 | Riverside, CA | $36,630 | $30,681 | $28,825 | 1,310 |
| 4 | Las Vegas, NV | $33,030 | $28,720 | $28,658 | 2,320 |
| 5 | San Diego, CA | $38,020 | $31,725 | $28,354 | 650 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $39,920
- Sacramento, CA — $38,060
- San Diego, CA — $38,020
- Riverside, CA — $36,630
- Las Vegas, NV — $33,030
Gambling Change Person and Booth Cashier salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $63,400 | $51,746 | $34,210 – $70,370 | 680 |
| Texas | $62,400 | $52,318 | $20,810 – $98,840 | 910 |
| North Dakota | $49,830 | $42,218 | $37,170 – $75,290 | 100 |
| New York | $48,110 | $38,835 | $37,370 – $103,040 | 830 |
| Maryland | $41,220 | $33,706 | $31,200 – $66,990 | 200 |
| Missouri | $39,130 | $32,719 | $28,600 – $58,420 | 210 |
| Washington | $38,640 | $33,227 | $35,660 – $58,890 | 670 |
| Connecticut | $38,350 | $32,193 | $34,010 – $48,600 | — |
| Colorado | $38,320 | $31,992 | $30,800 – $50,650 | 320 |
| Iowa | $38,230 | $32,097 | $22,170 – $46,950 | 400 |
| Kentucky | $38,060 | $31,547 | $34,290 – $48,140 | 30 |
| Michigan | $37,910 | $31,280 | $29,850 – $62,010 | 1,210 |
| New Jersey | $37,850 | $31,985 | $32,220 – $48,570 | 340 |
| Florida | $37,770 | $32,528 | $27,430 – $59,500 | 630 |
| California | $37,350 | $31,222 | $34,320 – $46,190 | 4,360 |
| Delaware | $37,140 | $30,638 | $31,200 – $38,080 | 40 |
| Wisconsin | $37,020 | $31,078 | $28,700 – $59,730 | 200 |
| Oregon | $37,010 | $29,509 | $33,450 – $100,720 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,800 | $29,073 | $22,960 – $49,680 | 310 |
| Kansas | $34,000 | $28,395 | $23,700 – $75,000 | 130 |
| Minnesota | $33,820 | $28,364 | $24,460 – $52,160 | 450 |
| Illinois | $32,200 | $26,604 | $31,200 – $45,450 | 230 |
| Ohio | $32,110 | $27,880 | $23,350 – $56,410 | 220 |
| New Mexico | $30,800 | $26,551 | $26,530 – $47,930 | 380 |
| Nevada | $30,620 | $26,783 | $24,960 – $46,690 | 3,080 |
| Mississippi | $30,160 | $25,939 | $21,640 – $48,750 | 640 |
| South Dakota | $30,020 | $26,301 | $25,430 – $37,230 | 520 |
| Indiana | $29,020 | $24,671 | $20,990 – $41,720 | 410 |
| Oklahoma | $28,660 | $24,464 | $19,800 – $37,560 | 1,120 |
| Nebraska | $28,080 | $24,278 | $28,080 – $37,490 | 40 |
| Montana | $27,910 | $24,039 | $22,460 – $35,830 | 290 |
| Louisiana | $23,390 | $20,556 | $21,060 – $37,230 | 990 |
| West Virginia | $22,080 | $19,273 | $19,880 – $37,080 | 610 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Sacramento, CA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
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.