Gambling Cage Workers Salary by State
The national median pay for gambling cage workers is $37,580 a year. By state, it ranges from $27,480 in Texas to $48,340 in New York.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $29,100
- 25th percentile
- $34,510
- Median
- $37,580
- 75th percentile
- $44,680
- Top 10%
- $49,430
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 14,430 jobs.
Median pay in 31 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $48,340 | +29% | $32,240 | $84,230 | 290 |
| 2 | Maryland | $47,930 | +28% | $36,470 | $51,640 | 280 |
| 3 | Florida | $42,900 | +14% | $30,040 | $58,140 | 540 |
| 4 | Washington | $41,720 | +11% | $36,410 | $55,900 | 620 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $41,430 | +10% | $37,950 | $47,170 | 360 |
| 6 | Arizona | $40,780 | +9% | $32,160 | $51,590 | 930 |
| 7 | Illinois | $39,900 | +6% | $34,270 | $47,570 | 500 |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | $38,980 | +4% | $32,220 | $46,520 | 310 |
| 9 | Michigan | $38,710 | +3% | $37,040 | $45,930 | 250 |
| 10 | Nevada | $38,570 | +3% | $30,230 | $48,810 | 2,050 |
| 11 | Oregon | $38,040 | +1% | $36,170 | $59,390 | 220 |
| 12 | California | $37,650 | 0% | $35,420 | $47,120 | 2,020 |
| 13 | Indiana | $37,650 | 0% | $34,940 | $47,300 | 280 |
| 14 | Iowa | $37,230 | −1% | $30,550 | $48,930 | 210 |
| 15 | New Hampshire | $36,820 | −2% | $31,650 | $48,270 | 40 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $36,810 | −2% | $26,890 | $47,420 | 420 |
| 17 | Missouri | $36,560 | −3% | $28,600 | $45,300 | 220 |
| 18 | Delaware | $36,500 | −3% | $36,480 | $40,200 | 50 |
| 19 | North Dakota | $36,430 | −3% | $33,980 | $55,760 | 90 |
| 20 | Wisconsin | $36,430 | −3% | $27,450 | $47,930 | 350 |
| 21 | Kansas | $36,360 | −3% | $23,830 | $49,350 | 150 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $34,860 | −7% | $30,010 | $38,340 | 110 |
| 23 | Colorado | $34,850 | −7% | $30,930 | $48,890 | 130 |
| 24 | South Dakota | $33,300 | −11% | $27,170 | $44,940 | 160 |
| 25 | Louisiana | $33,220 | −12% | $23,210 | $46,530 | 120 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $31,640 | −16% | $28,080 | $44,650 | 90 |
| 27 | New Mexico | $31,520 | −16% | $25,550 | $48,010 | 370 |
| 28 | Mississippi | $30,890 | −18% | $25,860 | $38,710 | 450 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $30,590 | −19% | $22,870 | $39,260 | 1,540 |
| 30 | West Virginia | $30,490 | −19% | $28,610 | $41,260 | 80 |
| 31 | Texas | $27,480 | −27% | $23,840 | $40,980 | 130 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Gambling Cage Workers salary questions
Which state pays gambling cage workers the most?
New York, with a median of $48,340 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $37,580). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays gambling cage workers the least?
Texas, with a median of $27,480 a year (−27% vs. national).
Where do most gambling cage workers work?
Nevada has the most jobs, about 2,050, with a median of $38,570.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.