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Gambling Dealers is a notable career in the 39 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Gambling Dealers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 39-3011 |
| title | Gambling Dealers |
| onet code | 39-3011.00 |
| description | Operate table games. Stand or sit behind table and operate games of chance by dispensing the appropriate number of cards or blocks to players, or operating other gambling equipment. Distribute winnings or collect players' money or chips. May compare the house's hand against players' hands. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 39 |
| tot emp | 82,980 |
| a mean | 40,420 |
| a median | 33,280 |
| a pct10 | 22,340 |
| a pct25 | 24,480 |
| a pct75 | 45,430 |
| a pct90 | 73,530 |
| h mean | 19 |
| h median | 16 |
The day-to-day work of a gambling dealers typically centers on pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Speaking, and Service Orientation. Across the top 6 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.17 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working gambling dealers, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (69.0%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Wisconsin at $59,040 and lowest in Oklahoma at $22,680 — a 2.6× spread. The top five states (Wisconsin, Arizona, Washington, Kansas, Delaware) average $50,706. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $59,040 | $48,130 | $21,970 | $59,250 | 600 |
| Arizona | $57,590 | $65,110 | $29,850 | $86,930 | 1,870 |
| Washington | $49,450 | $55,460 | $33,860 | $79,980 | 4,490 |
| Kansas | $44,030 | $43,010 | $22,840 | $62,390 | 380 |
| Delaware | $43,420 | $43,970 | $27,560 | $47,890 | 320 |
| Texas | $39,990 | $35,100 | $16,860 | $47,000 | 620 |
| Ohio | $39,370 | $43,850 | $22,950 | $77,660 | 660 |
| Michigan | $38,660 | $39,980 | $23,530 | $61,670 | 2,510 |
| West Virginia | $38,000 | $55,160 | $20,710 | $101,660 | 630 |
| New Jersey | $36,560 | $44,540 | $31,470 | $72,320 | 3,300 |
| Florida | $36,500 | $44,070 | $24,960 | $83,080 | 4,610 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,130 | $41,630 | $21,990 | $75,550 | 2,560 |
| Virginia | $35,740 | $39,430 | $24,960 | $73,720 | — |
| New York | $34,660 | $46,500 | $31,200 | $84,910 | 1,880 |
| South Dakota | $34,660 | $33,560 | $29,220 | $38,060 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $34,080 | $55,910 | $32,640 | $129,650 | — |
| California | $33,420 | $41,120 | $33,280 | $70,610 | 16,140 |
| Maryland | $33,240 | $42,150 | $31,200 | $70,510 | 2,180 |
| Louisiana | $31,830 | $39,970 | $15,080 | $82,870 | 2,730 |
| Illinois | $30,230 | $36,990 | $29,120 | $51,830 | 2,200 |
| Colorado | $29,990 | $40,780 | $29,990 | $82,500 | 520 |
| Indiana | $29,710 | $37,800 | $17,960 | $76,280 | 2,070 |
| Oregon | $28,980 | $35,980 | $27,460 | $48,370 | 280 |
| North Dakota | $27,900 | $30,270 | $16,580 | $42,010 | 980 |
| New Mexico | $26,710 | $36,070 | $24,960 | $61,970 | 340 |
| New Hampshire | $26,210 | $31,290 | $16,200 | $60,310 | 330 |
| South Carolina | $26,090 | $24,410 | $18,540 | $28,450 | 150 |
| Missouri | $25,720 | $38,180 | $25,580 | $63,360 | 1,140 |
| Minnesota | $25,360 | $33,330 | $23,410 | $46,180 | 1,290 |
| Nevada | $24,060 | $31,250 | $21,770 | $56,910 | 17,700 |
| Mississippi | $23,970 | $45,510 | $16,440 | $109,780 | 2,790 |
| Iowa | $22,900 | $37,360 | $16,860 | $59,890 | 1,020 |
| Oklahoma | $22,680 | $23,580 | $16,470 | $29,780 | 1,870 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for gambling dealers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Baccarat Dealer or Big Six Dealer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Gambling Dealers compares to others in the 39 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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