Gambling Dealer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A gambling dealer earns a median of $34,320 a year ($16.50 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $42,550. About 83,910 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $34,320
- Gross pay
- $1,320.00
- Federal income tax
- −$74.55
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$81.84
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$19.14
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,144.47
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $34,320
- Federal
- $1,938
- FICA
- $2,625
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $29,756
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Gambling Dealer salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $62,230 | $52,990 | 350 |
| Wisconsin | $61,670 | $48,320 | 630 |
| Arizona | $60,940 | $70,590 | 1,680 |
| Washington | $58,700 | $69,630 | 4,370 |
| New York | $50,860 | $47,100 | 2,010 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,230 | $51,010 | 2,970 |
| Ohio | $40,710 | $45,640 | 640 |
| Delaware | $39,330 | $40,060 | 270 |
| Florida | $38,500 | $53,150 | 5,370 |
| New Mexico | $36,990 | $40,600 | 370 |
| South Dakota | $36,190 | $37,040 | 170 |
| California | $35,090 | $41,140 | 15,050 |
| New Jersey | $33,000 | $43,760 | 3,030 |
| New Hampshire | $32,100 | $46,410 | 460 |
| Maryland | $31,740 | $39,950 | 1,770 |
| Illinois | $31,200 | $36,780 | 2,470 |
| Colorado | $30,800 | $44,620 | 870 |
| Michigan | $29,120 | $40,870 | 2,510 |
| Missouri | $28,600 | $40,510 | 1,160 |
| Arkansas | $28,380 | $31,750 | 360 |
| Mississippi | $28,250 | $39,750 | 2,730 |
| North Dakota | $27,370 | $32,050 | 900 |
| South Carolina | $27,350 | $25,820 | 140 |
| Minnesota | $27,190 | $35,340 | 1,370 |
| Virginia | $26,170 | $37,520 | — |
| Nevada | $25,690 | $35,510 | 17,390 |
| West Virginia | $25,100 | $35,440 | 610 |
| Texas | $25,090 | $28,930 | 560 |
| Indiana | $24,160 | $38,130 | 2,410 |
| Oklahoma | $23,720 | $24,440 | 1,980 |
| Iowa | $23,020 | $34,680 | 970 |
| Montana | $21,940 | $22,110 | — |
| Georgia | $21,430 | $27,490 | — |
| Louisiana | $17,760 | $35,070 | 2,650 |
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BLS occupation: Gambling Dealers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 39-3011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling dealer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $16.50; the average is $20.46.
Which state pays gambling dealers the most?
Oregon ($62,230 median), followed by Wisconsin and Arizona.
What is the salary range for a gambling dealer?
The bottom 10% earn under $24,040 and the top 10% earn over $77,090 a year.
How much is $34,320 after taxes?
About $29,756 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $28,954 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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