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Gambling Cage Workers Salary - BLS OEWS Wage Benchmarks

SOC 43-3041 · National · May 2025 OEWS Data

Median Annual Salary
$37,586
$18.07/hr
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The national median salary for Gambling Cage Workers is $37,586 per year ($18.07/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $34,507 and $44,678 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $49,421 per year. There are approximately 14,430 gambling cage workers employed in the United States.

About This Role

BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018

In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron’s credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron’s request. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.

Career Outlook

BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
-5.0%
Slower than average
Annual openings
1K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
14K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

Industry Wage Breakdown

Top 4 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
IndustryWorkforce Median Pay
Gambling Industries
NAICS 713200
8K$36,690
Traveler Accommodation
NAICS 721100
6K$38,770
Spectator Sports
NAICS 711200
550$39,310
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999300
130$32,150
Wage range across top 5 industries: $32,150 to $39,310 (22% spread)

Wage Percentiles

Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
PercentileHourly RateAnnual Salary
P10$13.99$29,099
P25$16.59$34,507
P50MEDIAN$18.07$37,586
P75$21.48$44,678
P90$23.76$49,421

Market Context Signal

JOLTS · other sector
Active
Openings Rate
3.4%
Quits Rate
2.0%

The labor market rebounded in March: hires jumped to 5.6M (+655K) and separations rose to 5.4M (+356K), both more than offsetting February's drop. Job openings held at 6.9M. Quits ticked to 2.0%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average gambling cage workers salary?

The national median salary for Gambling Cage Workers is $37,586 per year ($18.07/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $34,507 and $44,678 annually.

How much do top-earning gambling cage workers make?

The 90th percentile salary for Gambling Cage Workers is $49,421 per year ($23.76/hr). The 75th percentile is $44,678 per year.

What is the entry-level salary for gambling cage workers?

Entry-level Gambling Cage Workers (10th percentile) earn approximately $29,099 per year ($13.99/hr). The 25th percentile is $34,507 per year.

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Gambling Cage Workers Salary by State

Top 5 states by employment
Nevada2,050 workersCalifornia2,020 workersOklahoma1,540 workersArizona930 workersWashington620 workers

About This Data

Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.

P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.

Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.

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