Gambling Cage Workers Salary
The median gambling cage workers salary in the United States is $37,580 per year ($18.07/hour). Salaries range from $29,100 at the entry level to $49,430+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 14,430 gambling cage workers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 5% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$37,580
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.07
per hour
Employment
14,430
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$29,100
25th percentile
$34,510
Median
$37,580
75th percentile
$44,680
90th percentile
$49,430
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-5%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Gambling Cage Workers Salary by State
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$27K$48K■ No data
Top Paying States
New York
$48K
+29%
Maryland
$48K
+28%
Florida
$43K
+14%
Washington
$42K
+11%
New Jersey
$41K
+10%
Arizona
$41K
+9%
Illinois
$40K
+6%
Pennsylvania
$39K
+4%
Michigan
$39K
+3%
Nevada
$39K
+3%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $48,340 | +28.6% |
| Maryland | $47,930 | +27.5% |
| Florida | $42,900 | +14.2% |
| Washington | $41,720 | +11.0% |
| New Jersey | $41,430 | +10.2% |
| Arizona | $40,780 | +8.5% |
| Illinois | $39,900 | +6.2% |
| Pennsylvania | $38,980 | +3.7% |
| Michigan | $38,710 | +3.0% |
| Nevada | $38,570 | +2.6% |
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Gambling Cage Workers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $55,260 | +47.0% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $49,920 | +32.8% |
| Tucson, AZ | $47,320 | +25.9% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $45,470 | +21.0% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $44,540 | +18.5% |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $43,710 | +16.3% |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $41,430 | +10.2% |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $39,910 | +6.2% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $39,600 | +5.4% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $39,390 | +4.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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