Gambling Dealers pay in California
In California, the median pay for gambling dealers is $16.87 an hour ($35,090 a year). About 15,050 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($34,320). California ranks 12th of 34 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for gambling dealers in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| 25% of workers | $16.50 | $34,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $16.87 | $35,090 |
| 75% of workers | $18.50 | $38,480 |
| 90% of workers | $24.43 | $50,810 |
Gambling Dealers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $52,060 | 800 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $37,240 | 1,140 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $35,840 | 1,810 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $35,210 | 1,530 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $35,090 | 4,180 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $34,560 | 2,580 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $34,360 | 280 |
| Chico | $34,320 | 100 |
| Fresno | $34,320 | 540 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for gambling dealers
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +3.4% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 13,300 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | $38,440 |
| Cashiers | $37,100 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $37,000 |
| Tellers | $46,900 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $37,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $68,010 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | $37,650 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | $44,860 |
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