How much does a casino worker make?
a year · about $17 an hour
A typical casino worker in the United States makes $36,310 a year, about $17 an hour, below a typical US worker ($50,980) (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
Depending on the role, a casino worker helps guests use games, explains rules, checks for rule-breaking, or handles bets and slot payouts. Casinos often run all night, so shifts can include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Did you know? After a slot-machine jackpot, an attendant may verify the payout, reset the machine, and refill it with money.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $23,160 and $65,470How do you become one?
In the U.S., finish high school or equivalent, then apply to a casino; employers train new hires, and some dealers attend game school. Meet your state's age rules and get a gaming license after showing ID and passing background and drug checks.
Why does pay differ?
In the U.S., pay varies with experience, employer-valued skills or credentials, the exact casino role, and the kind of employer and location. Casinos often run around the clock, so hours and night or weekend shifts can also change total earnings; gaming-license rules differ by state.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in Iowa ($52,260), lowest in West Virginia ($19,030).
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Top 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $23,160 | $36,310 | $65,470 | about 14,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | $52,260 | about 30 |
| Maryland | $49,490 | about 200 |
| Mississippi | $48,100 | about 150 |
| Arizona | $44,670 | about 240 |
| Florida | $40,530 | about 590 |
Official definition: All gambling service 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/ooh/personal-care-and-service/gaming-services-occupations.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-3019.00
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/May/oes393019.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2001/Summer/art03.pdf
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY