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.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Gambling Dealers to increase by 3.4% between 2024 and 2034, from 88,900 to 91,900 jobs. Its estimate of 13,300 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($34,320), education (High school diploma or equivalent), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
88,900
Projected employment (2034)
91,900
Projected change (2024–2034)
3%
Annual openings (projected average)
13,300
Pay & Preparation
$34,320
High school diploma or equivalent
None
Short-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.38/5) • Speaking (3.38/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.12/5) • Service Orientation (3.12/5) • Reading Comprehension (3/5) • Monitoring (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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