Gambling Dealers Salary by State
The national median pay for gambling dealers is $34,320 a year. By state, it ranges from $17,760 in Louisiana to $62,230 in Oregon.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $24,040
- 25th percentile
- $25,810
- Median
- $34,320
- 75th percentile
- $49,180
- Top 10%
- $77,090
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 83,910 jobs.
Median pay in 34 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oregon | $62,230 | +81% | $28,500 | $62,980 | 350 |
| 2 | Wisconsin | $61,670 | +80% | $18,140 | $61,740 | 630 |
| 3 | Arizona | $60,940 | +78% | $38,070 | $91,000 | 1,680 |
| 4 | Washington | $58,700 | +71% | $34,700 | $132,370 | 4,370 |
| 5 | New York | $50,860 | +48% | $32,240 | $58,540 | 2,010 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $48,230 | +41% | $23,560 | $85,530 | 2,970 |
| 7 | Ohio | $40,710 | +19% | $24,810 | $81,730 | 640 |
| 8 | Delaware | $39,330 | +15% | $31,200 | $45,530 | 270 |
| 9 | Florida | $38,500 | +12% | $27,040 | $98,280 | 5,370 |
| 10 | New Mexico | $36,990 | +8% | $24,960 | $56,250 | 370 |
| 11 | South Dakota | $36,190 | +5% | $30,090 | $40,070 | 170 |
| 12 | California | $35,090 | +2% | $34,320 | $50,810 | 15,050 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $33,000 | −4% | $32,220 | $69,910 | 3,030 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $32,100 | −6% | $16,960 | $109,800 | 460 |
| 15 | Maryland | $31,740 | −8% | $31,200 | $61,920 | 1,770 |
| 16 | Illinois | $31,200 | −9% | $31,200 | $45,000 | 2,470 |
| 17 | Colorado | $30,800 | −10% | $30,800 | $81,650 | 870 |
| 18 | Michigan | $29,120 | −15% | $25,960 | $67,410 | 2,510 |
| 19 | Missouri | $28,600 | −17% | $28,600 | $64,010 | 1,160 |
| 20 | Arkansas | $28,380 | −17% | $22,880 | $49,280 | 360 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $28,250 | −18% | $17,170 | $66,280 | 2,730 |
| 22 | North Dakota | $27,370 | −20% | $16,960 | $50,430 | 900 |
| 23 | South Carolina | $27,350 | −20% | $19,610 | $30,880 | 140 |
| 24 | Minnesota | $27,190 | −21% | $23,250 | $60,890 | 1,370 |
| 25 | Virginia | $26,170 | −24% | $25,810 | $61,900 | Not published |
| 26 | Nevada | $25,690 | −25% | $24,960 | $68,850 | 17,390 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $25,100 | −27% | $20,900 | $66,180 | 610 |
| 28 | Texas | $25,090 | −27% | $20,160 | $47,820 | 560 |
| 29 | Indiana | $24,160 | −30% | $15,870 | $90,230 | 2,410 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $23,720 | −31% | $16,450 | $30,010 | 1,980 |
| 31 | Iowa | $23,020 | −33% | $17,510 | $50,790 | 970 |
| 32 | Montana | $21,940 | −36% | $21,940 | $22,130 | Not published |
| 33 | Georgia | $21,430 | −38% | $19,130 | $61,450 | Not published |
| 34 | Louisiana | $17,760 | −48% | $15,080 | $82,390 | 2,650 |
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 Dealers salary questions
Which state pays gambling dealers the most?
Oregon, with a median of $62,230 a year (+81% vs. the national median of $34,320). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays gambling dealers the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $17,760 a year (−48% vs. national).
Where do most gambling dealers work?
Nevada has the most jobs, about 17,390, with a median of $25,690.
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.