How much does a casino dealer make?
Answer: A typical casino dealer in the United States makes $34,320 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 84,000 people work in this job. Below the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Casino dealer pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $24,040 | $34,320 | $77,090 | about 84,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $61,670 | about 630 |
| Arizona | $60,940 | about 2,000 |
| Washington | $58,700 | about 4,000 |
| New York | $50,860 | about 2,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,230 | about 3,000 |
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., experience, the games a dealer can handle, the casino, and its location can affect pay. Tips can change with the game, busy shifts, and whether tips are shared; a state gaming license is required, and useful skills or credentials may help.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a casino dealer do?
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.
What's a typical day like?
At a table, a dealer checks the cards or dice, welcomes players, explains the rules, and announces each turn. They keep the game moving, collect losing bets, pay winners, and answer questions.
How to get this job
Finish high school or an equivalent, then learn games through casino training or dealer school; some employers audition applicants. You need a state gaming license, and the legal starting age varies by state—for example, Michigan requires gaming workers to be 21.
High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)
Good for people who like keeping things organized and leading and selling.
Did you know?
Casino dealers are often required to know at least two games—usually blackjack or craps.
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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/ooh/personal-care-and-service/gaming-services-occupations.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/details/39-3011.00
- www.michigan.gov/mgcb/detroit-casinos/select-occupational/info/casino-employees-
- www.casino.org/blog/how-much-do-casino-dealers-make-salary-tips-benefits
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY