Jobs Similar to Gambling Dealers
The careers below use the most similar skills, knowledge and work activities to gambling dealers, according to O*NET 31.0. The closest are Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners, Cashiers and Gambling Cage Workers.
Gambling Dealers: $34,320 median pay · usual preparation: High school.
Updated October 2026 · Data: O*NET 31.0 and BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
The 20 most similar careers
| # | Career | Similarity | Median pay (vs. Gambling Dealers) | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and RunnersSame group | 82% | $34,980+2% | High school |
| 2 | Cashiers | 82% | $32,880−4% | High school |
| 3 | Gambling Cage Workers | 80% | $37,580+9% | High school |
| 4 | First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | 79% | $63,820+86% | High school |
| 5 | Tellers | 78% | $43,030+25% | High school |
| 6 | Retail Salespersons | 78% | $35,410+3% | High school |
| 7 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket TakersSame group | 78% | $32,910−4% | High school |
| 8 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 77% | $36,220+6% | High school |
| 9 | Bartenders | 77% | $34,3400% | High school |
| 10 | Waiters and Waitresses | 76% | $35,230+3% | High school |
| 11 | New Accounts Clerks | 76% | $47,670+39% | Training or associate |
| 12 | Postal Service Clerks | 76% | $62,130+81% | High school |
| 13 | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | 75% | $35,070+2% | High school |
| 14 | Pharmacy Aides | 75% | $37,680+10% | High school |
| 15 | First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 74% | $48,520+41% | High school |
| 16 | Customer Service Representatives | 74% | $44,770+30% | High school |
| 17 | Fast Food and Counter Workers | 74% | $31,200−9% | High school |
| 18 | First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | 74% | $48,560+41% | High school |
| 19 | Counter and Rental Clerks | 74% | $41,300+20% | High school |
| 20 | Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | 74% | $40,710+19% | High school |
- 1Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
82% similar · $34,980 (+2%) · High school · Same group
- 2Cashiers
82% similar · $32,880 (−4%) · High school
- 3Gambling Cage Workers
80% similar · $37,580 (+9%) · High school
- 4First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers
79% similar · $63,820 (+86%) · High school
- 5Tellers
78% similar · $43,030 (+25%) · High school
- 6Retail Salespersons
78% similar · $35,410 (+3%) · High school
- 7Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers
78% similar · $32,910 (−4%) · High school · Same group
- 8Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
77% similar · $36,220 (+6%) · High school
- 9Bartenders
77% similar · $34,340 (0%) · High school
- 10Waiters and Waitresses
76% similar · $35,230 (+3%) · High school
- 11New Accounts Clerks
76% similar · $47,670 (+39%) · Training or associate
- 12Postal Service Clerks
76% similar · $62,130 (+81%) · High school
- 13Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks
75% similar · $35,070 (+2%) · High school
- 14Pharmacy Aides
75% similar · $37,680 (+10%) · High school
- 15First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers
74% similar · $48,520 (+41%) · High school
- 16Customer Service Representatives
74% similar · $44,770 (+30%) · High school
- 17Fast Food and Counter Workers
74% similar · $31,200 (−9%) · High school
- 18First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
74% similar · $48,560 (+41%) · High school
- 19Counter and Rental Clerks
74% similar · $41,300 (+20%) · High school
- 20Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
74% similar · $40,710 (+19%) · High school
Similarity: weighted correlation of O*NET 31.0 transferable skills (35%), knowledge (25%), work activities (15%) and interests (15%). Pay and schooling do not change it. Pay change compares BLS May 2025 national medians; careers with only a broader BLS group wage are not compared. “Same group”: the same BLS occupation group (SOC minor group). Methodology
Similar jobs that pay more
Only careers that usually need no more preparation than gambling dealers.
- First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers79% similar · $63,820 (+86%)
- Postal Service Clerks76% similar · $62,130 (+81%)
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers74% similar · $48,520 (+41%)
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services74% similar · $48,560 (+41%)
- Customer Service Representatives74% similar · $44,770 (+30%)
- Tellers78% similar · $43,030 (+25%)
Thinking of a career change?
Similar is not the same as a good next step. Our career-change list for gambling dealers also weighs pay drops and extra schooling, and puts jobs outside the field first.
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Questions about jobs like gambling dealers
What jobs are most similar to gambling dealers?
By O*NET 31.0 data, the closest are Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners (82% similar), Cashiers (82% similar), Gambling Cage Workers (80% similar), First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers (79% similar) and Tellers (78% similar).
Which jobs like gambling dealers pay more?
Among the 20 most similar careers, First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers ($63,820, +86%; usually a high school diploma), Postal Service Clerks ($62,130, +81%; usually a high school diploma) and First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers ($48,520, +41%; usually a high school diploma) have the highest BLS median pay compared with gambling dealers ($34,320). Without more preparation than gambling dealers usually need: First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers, Postal Service Clerks and First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers.
How is the similarity percentage worked out?
We compare how important each transferable skill, knowledge area, work activity and interest area is in both jobs (O*NET 31.0 ratings) with a weighted correlation. 100% would mean the same profile. Unlike our career-change matches, pay and extra schooling do not lower the similarity on this page.