Gambling Dealers
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.
Also called: Black Jack Dealer · Blackjack Dealer · Card Dealer · Casino Dealer · Dealer · Dual Rate Dealer
Median pay (national)
$33,280
$22,340–$73,530 (10th–90th)
Employed (US)
82,980
BLS OEWS, May 2024
Outlook 2024–34
-0.6%
~14,100 openings/yr
Typical entry
High school diploma or equivalent
What the numbers say
Refit analysis ·Pay for gambling dealers shows an unusually wide range: the top 10% earn $73,530 versus $22,340 at the bottom 10% — 3.3x. The median of $33,280 leaves roughly 121% of headroom to the 90th percentile, which is where seniority, specialization, and the skills below tend to pay off.
Refit analysis ·Employment is projected to change -0.6% from 2024 to 2034 — a projected decline, against +3% across all occupations. Even so, BLS projects about 14,100 openings a year, mostly to replace workers who retire or change careers.
Refit analysis ·Where you work moves the number a lot. Across the 34 states with released data, Wisconsin pays the most for this role (median $59,040, +77% vs the national median), while Puerto Rico sits lowest at $21,020 — a 181% spread for the same job title.
Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.
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Top skills employers ask for
Ranked by O*NET importance for this occupation.
- Active Listening
- Speaking
- Reading Comprehension
- Monitoring
- Mathematics
- Critical Thinking
- Writing
- Active Learning
- Learning Strategies
- Science
What they actually do
Core O*NET tasks for this role.
- Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
- Stand behind a gaming table and deal the appropriate number of cards to each player.
- Receive, verify, and record patrons' cash wagers.
- Conduct gambling games, such as dice, roulette, cards, or keno, following all applicable rules and regulations.
- Compute amounts of players' wins or losses, or scan winning tickets presented by patrons to calculate the amount of money won.
- 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.
- Work as part of a team of dealers in games, such as baccarat or craps.
Tools & technology
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Spark
- Slack
- Email software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
Knowledge areas
- Customer and Personal Service
- Mathematics
- English Language
- Administration and Management
- Public Safety and Security
- Law and Government
- Sales and Marketing
- Education and Training