How much does a casino worker make?
Answer: A typical casino worker in the United States makes $36,310 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 14,000 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 worker 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $23,160 | $36,310 | $65,470 | about 14,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $40,530 | about 590 |
| Nevada | $40,430 | about 2,000 |
| California | $39,410 | about 2,000 |
| Alaska | $38,730 | about 700 |
| Minnesota | $31,540 | about 3,000 |
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.
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 worker do?
All gambling service workers not listed separately.
What's a typical day like?
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.
How to get this job
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.
Did you know?
After a slot-machine jackpot, an attendant may verify the payout, reset the machine, and refill it with money.
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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.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