Gambling Dealer Salary
Gambling Dealers earn a median $34,320 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$34,320
$16.50 per hour
Range
$24,040 – $77,090
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
83,910
across the U.S.
Gambling Dealer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$29,756
per year · effective tax rate 13.3%
$2,480Monthly
$1,240Twice a month
$1,144Every 2 weeks
$14.31Hourly
- Federal income tax$1,938
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,128
- Medicare (1.45%)$498
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$29,756
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $24,040 | $11.56 | $21,407 |
| 25th percentile | $25,810 | $12.41 | $22,865 |
| Median (50th) | $34,320 | $16.50 | $29,756 |
| 75th percentile | $49,180 | $23.64 | $41,696 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $77,090 | $37.06 | $63,063 |
Best cities for gambling dealers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle, WA | $60,490 | $50,784 | $45,696 | 2,410 |
| 2 | San Jose, CA | $52,060 | $42,160 | $38,181 | 800 |
| 3 | Pittsburgh, PA | $39,500 | $32,706 | $34,547 | 700 |
| 4 | Miami, FL | $39,970 | $34,296 | $30,043 | 2,710 |
| 5 | Atlantic City, NJ | $33,000 | $28,206 | $28,532 | 3,010 |
| 6 | Fresno, CA | $34,320 | $28,948 | $28,336 | 540 |
| 7 | Gulfport, MS | $29,140 | $25,160 | $27,954 | 1,650 |
| 8 | Sacramento, CA | $35,210 | $29,616 | $27,764 | 1,530 |
| 9 | Riverside, CA | $34,560 | $29,128 | $27,365 | 2,580 |
| 10 | San Francisco, CA | $37,240 | $31,139 | $26,934 | 1,140 |
| 11 | San Diego, CA | $35,840 | $30,089 | $26,892 | 1,810 |
| 12 | St. Louis, MO | $28,600 | $24,753 | $26,032 | 680 |
| 13 | Los Angeles, CA | $35,090 | $29,526 | $25,999 | 4,180 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $31,200 | $25,850 | $24,953 | 2,400 |
| 15 | Denver, CO | $30,800 | $26,281 | $24,844 | 660 |
| 16 | Detroit, MI | $29,120 | $24,591 | $24,518 | 1,120 |
| 17 | Memphis, TN | $25,180 | $22,346 | $24,242 | 780 |
| 18 | Las Vegas, NV | $25,690 | $22,766 | $22,717 | 15,530 |
| 19 | Reno, NV | $25,720 | $22,790 | $22,562 | 1,020 |
| 20 | Shreveport, LA | $15,080 | $13,860 | $16,351 | 580 |
| 21 | Lake Charles, LA | $15,080 | $13,860 | $16,144 | 880 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Seattle, WA — $60,490
- San Jose, CA — $52,060
- Miami, FL — $39,970
- Pittsburgh, PA — $39,500
- San Francisco, CA — $37,240
- San Diego, CA — $35,840
- Sacramento, CA — $35,210
- Los Angeles, CA — $35,090
- Riverside, CA — $34,560
- Fresno, CA — $34,320
- Atlantic City, NJ — $33,000
- Chicago, IL — $31,200
- Denver, CO — $30,800
- Gulfport, MS — $29,140
- Detroit, MI — $29,120
Gambling Dealer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $62,230 | $47,566 | $28,500 – $62,980 | 350 |
| Wisconsin | $61,670 | $49,799 | $18,140 – $61,740 | 630 |
| Arizona | $60,940 | $49,831 | $38,070 – $91,000 | 1,680 |
| Washington | $58,700 | $49,345 | $34,700 – $132,370 | 4,370 |
| New York | $50,860 | $40,897 | $32,240 – $58,540 | 2,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,230 | $39,452 | $23,560 – $85,530 | 2,970 |
| Ohio | $40,710 | $34,553 | $24,810 – $81,730 | 640 |
| Delaware | $39,330 | $32,276 | $31,200 – $45,530 | 270 |
| Florida | $38,500 | $33,115 | $27,040 – $98,280 | 5,370 |
| New Mexico | $36,990 | $31,278 | $24,960 – $56,250 | 370 |
| South Dakota | $36,190 | $31,259 | $30,090 – $40,070 | 170 |
| California | $35,090 | $29,526 | $34,320 – $50,810 | 15,050 |
| New Jersey | $33,000 | $28,206 | $32,220 – $69,910 | 3,030 |
| New Hampshire | $32,100 | $27,972 | $16,960 – $109,800 | 460 |
| Maryland | $31,740 | $26,539 | $31,200 – $61,920 | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $31,200 | $25,850 | $31,200 – $45,000 | 2,470 |
| Colorado | $30,800 | $26,281 | $30,800 – $81,650 | 870 |
| Michigan | $29,120 | $24,591 | $25,960 – $67,410 | 2,510 |
| Missouri | $28,600 | $24,753 | $28,600 – $64,010 | 1,160 |
| Arkansas | $28,380 | $24,087 | $22,880 – $49,280 | 360 |
| Mississippi | $28,250 | $24,476 | $17,170 – $66,280 | 2,730 |
| North Dakota | $27,370 | $24,149 | $16,960 – $50,430 | 900 |
| South Carolina | $27,350 | $23,649 | $19,610 – $30,880 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $27,190 | $23,365 | $23,250 – $60,890 | 1,370 |
| Virginia | $26,170 | $22,466 | $25,810 – $61,900 | — |
| Nevada | $25,690 | $22,766 | $24,960 – $68,850 | 17,390 |
| West Virginia | $25,100 | $21,670 | $20,900 – $66,180 | 610 |
| Texas | $25,090 | $22,272 | $20,160 – $47,820 | 560 |
| Indiana | $24,160 | $20,823 | $15,870 – $90,230 | 2,410 |
| Oklahoma | $23,720 | $20,622 | $16,450 – $30,010 | 1,980 |
| Iowa | $23,020 | $20,344 | $17,510 – $50,790 | 970 |
| Montana | $21,940 | $19,403 | $21,940 – $22,130 | — |
| Georgia | $21,430 | $18,768 | $19,130 – $61,450 | — |
| Louisiana | $17,760 | $16,089 | $15,080 – $82,390 | 2,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling dealer make?
The national median salary for gambling dealers is $34,320 a year ($16.50 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $24,040 and the top 10% earn over $77,090. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays gambling dealers the most?
Oregon has the highest median pay at $62,230. After taxes and local prices, Seattle, WA offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many gambling dealers are there in the U.S.?
About 83,910 people work as gambling dealers nationwide.