Who Earns What

How much does an entertainment worker make?

US Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other
$32,640

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 know
This job$32,640
Typical worker$50,980
Elementary teacher$63,970
Doctor$244,180
Cashier$32,880

If 100 people had this job

Most earn between $23,310 and $48,440
40 of 100
not many

How 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).

See every state
Whole US$32,640
New York$62,530
Nevada$48,440
Missouri$46,450
Colorado$45,920
Hawaii$42,960
Texas$25,980
Ohio$24,350
Georgia$23,750

Top 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.

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Who earns more?
Data table and sources
Entertainment worker pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread) — Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025
Lower earner (10th from bottom)Typical person (median)Higher earner (10th from top)People in this job
$23,310$32,640$48,440about 7,000
States where entertainment workers earn the most (median, May 2025)
StateTypical person (median)People in this job
New York$62,530—
Nevada$48,440about 310
Missouri$46,450about 140
Colorado$45,920about 70
Hawaii$42,960about 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

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Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY