Gambling Dealers
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.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,220 | $32,100 | $15.43 | |
| California | 10,290 | $33,520 | $16.11 | |
| Colorado | 630 | $29,530 | $14.20 | |
| Delaware | 350 | $33,980 | $16.34 | |
| Florida | 2,930 | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| Idaho | 50 | $26,570 | $12.77 | |
| Illinois | 1,080 | $23,560 | $11.33 | |
| Indiana | 1,680 | $22,000 | $10.58 | |
| Iowa | 1,240 | $24,040 | $11.56 | |
| Kansas | 300 | $23,120 | $11.11 | |
| Louisiana | 2,150 | $23,000 | $11.06 | |
| Maryland | 1,460 | $26,160 | $12.58 | |
| Michigan | 1,940 | $34,120 | $16.40 | |
| Minnesota | 1,120 | $26,810 | $12.89 | |
| Mississippi | 3,020 | $22,120 | $10.63 | |
| Missouri | 840 | $26,520 | $12.75 | |
| Nevada | 13,050 | $19,560 | $9.40 | |
| New Hampshire | 200 | $22,210 | $10.68 | |
| New Jersey | 3,440 | $34,380 | $16.53 | |
| New Mexico | 210 | $23,710 | $11.40 | |
| New York | 2,160 | $49,630 | $23.86 | |
| North Dakota | 970 | $28,820 | $13.85 | |
| Ohio | 690 | $19,490 | $9.37 | |
| Oklahoma | 1,190 | $21,490 | $10.33 | |
| Oregon | 390 | $27,660 | $13.30 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,020 | $31,180 | $14.99 | |
| South Carolina | 110 | $21,920 | $10.54 | |
| South Dakota | 190 | $29,710 | $14.28 | |
| Texas | 870 | $43,730 | $21.03 | |
| Washington | 3,930 | $42,940 | $20.64 | |
| Wisconsin | 540 | $25,520 | $12.27 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program of study that prepares individuals to apply technical skills and knowledge to become table games dealers in casinos or other recreational settings. Includes instruction in dealing techniques for Baccarat, Blackjack, Carnival Games, Craps, Poker, and Roulette.
Crescent City Bartending School
New Orleans, LA
Certificate
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$28,960 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as gambling dealers.
- Less than high school 9%
- High school graduate 34%
- College dropout 28%
- Associate’s degree 10%
- Bachelor’s degree 16%
- Master’s degree 2%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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