How much does an entertainment worker make?
a year · about $16 an hour
A typical entertainment worker in the United States makes $32,640 a year, about $16 an hour, below a typical US worker ($50,980) (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
In a cardroom, they may collect fees, handle chips, watch games, or help operate a card game. Their exact tasks vary by venue, but the work helps keep games running smoothly.
Did you know? A state job list includes “chip mucker” and “dice person” as examples in this catch-all—surprising titles for jobs connected with games.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $23,310 and $48,440How do you become one?
In the U.S., a high-school diploma or equivalent is typical; related experience is usually unnecessary, and workers get short on-the-job training. This catch-all has no single starting age; cardroom roles may require a state license.
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, experience, useful skills, and any required license can affect pay. The employer, location, hours or shifts, and specialized duties also matter; some jobs may reward strong performance.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in New York ($62,530), lowest in Georgia ($23,750).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $23,310 | $32,640 | $48,440 | about 7,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $62,530 | — |
| Nevada | $48,440 | about 310 |
| Missouri | $46,450 | about 140 |
| Colorado | $45,920 | about 70 |
| Hawaii | $42,960 | about 60 |
Official definition: All entertainment attendants and related workers not listed separately.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-and-training-by-occupation.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-3099.00
- live.laborstats.alaska.gov/soc-codes?field_soc_broad_major_group_target_id=352
- wsgc.wa.gov/licensing/apply-your-license/card-room-employee-example-dealer
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY