Gambling Dealers

Job Zone 2 - Some preparation needed

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.

Pay & job outlook

Median pay: $34,320/yr (U.S. national, May 2025)

$24,040$77,090

Typical range nationwide (10th–90th percentile). This is a population snapshot, not a personal prediction - actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience.

Job outlook: -0.6% projected growth, 2024–2034 — declining.

About 14,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS and Employment Projections.

Top skills

SpeakingActive ListeningSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationReading ComprehensionMonitoringCoordinationCritical ThinkingMathematicsPersuasion

Top knowledge areas

Customer and Personal ServiceMathematicsEnglish LanguageAdministration and ManagementPublic Safety and SecurityLaw and GovernmentSales and MarketingEducation and Training

Core tasks

• Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.

• Greet customers and make them feel welcome.

• Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.

• Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.

• Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.

• Deal cards to house hands, and compare these with players' hands to determine winners, as in black jack.

• Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.

• Apply rule variations to card games such as poker, in which players bet on the value of their hands.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median pay for Gambling Dealers?

The median pay for Gambling Dealers is $34,320 per year, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

What's the job outlook for Gambling Dealers?

Employment for Gambling Dealers is projected to change -0.6% from 2024 to 2034 - declining.

What education is typically required for Gambling Dealers?

Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.

How many job openings are there each year for Gambling Dealers?

About 14,100 openings per year, on average, over the decade.