Gambling Cage Workers Salary: $36,990 Median Pay (2026 stats)
Executive Summary
About 13,490 gambling cage workers work nationally, and $36,990 is the BLS national median annual wage. Employment in the series shown fell about 8% from the first to the last year; projections imply about 2.2% annual decline.
Gambling Cage Workers: what the data shows
Common questions about gambling cage workers careers, answered from BLS OEWS and O*NET in this repository.
What is a gambling cage workers?
Gambling Cage Workers is tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics under SOC 43-3041.
U.S. employment in our OEWS extract is about 13,490 workers.
What does a gambling cage workers do?
O*NET work activities rated highest for this occupation include Working with Computers, Getting Information, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards, Making Decisions and Solving Problems, and related tasks. See Work Activities for the full list.
How much does a gambling cage workers make?
BLS national median annual wage: $36,990 (May 2024 in our extract).
Mean annual wage in our occupational extract: $43,068 — higher than the median, which often reflects top earners in the distribution.
Wage percentiles below are from the California OEWS extract (not national unless noted).
| Wage percentile | Annual wage |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $35,345 |
| 25th percentile | $36,714 |
| Median (50th) | $39,942 |
| 75th percentile | $45,765 |
| 90th percentile | $58,452 |
What skills do you need?
O*NET ratings for this occupation emphasize skills such as Speaking, Active Listening, Mathematics, Writing, Monitoring, Time Management, and knowledge areas including Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics, English Language, Administration and Management. See Education & Skills for detail.
Is gambling cage workers in demand?
Historical employment trend in our series implies about 2.2% annual decline (compound rate in the extract).
Five-year projected employment change: -10.3%.
Ten-year projected employment change: -19.6%.
Current U.S. headcount: 13,490.
We report federal series only—compare wages, growth, and openings against your target market.
Where do gambling cage workerss work?
Top industries by employment share in our OEWS industry extract:
| Industry | Employment | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cross-industry | 13,490 | 17.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | 7,610 | 9.7% |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | 7,460 | 9.5% |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | 7,120 | 9.1% |
| Gambling Industries | 7,110 | 9.1% |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | 6,040 | 7.7% |
See Industry for charts.
What degrees lead to this career?
Common majors for Gambling Cage Workers in O*NET:
See Related degrees.
What careers are related?
Other occupations linked through shared degree pathways in our mapping:
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| New Accounts Clerks | 38,030 | $46,610 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers | 219,010 | $84,130 |
| Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 7,600 | $30,460 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers | 1,113,160 | $47,320 |
| Travel Guides | — | — |
| Database Administrators | 73,180 | $104,620 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | 600,680 | $78,300 |
Employment
Employment and salary information for the Gambling Cage Workers workforce.
Employment Over Time
13,490 U.S. workforce (OEWS)
California employment for Gambling Cage Workers shrank from 7,340 in 2009 to 5,180 in 2025 (29.4%).
Historical employment for Gambling Cage Workers from the California OEWS series, 2009–2025. The U.S. workforce figure is national and is not the endpoint of this line.
Yearly Wage Ranking
$36,990 Median pay (BLS national)
Gambling Cage Workers earn $36,990 as the BLS national median annual wage.
Wage ranking compared to other occupations.
Wage Distribution
This chart shows the distribution of average salaries by income buckets for Gambling Cage Workers.
Salary distribution for Gambling Cage Workers.
Employment Growth Projections
-2.2% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR)
4,645 Projected Employment (5 years)
Projected growth: -10.3%
4,166 Projected Employment (10 years)
Projected growth: -19.6%
This occupation is experiencing a decline. Consider related fields with better growth prospects.
Historical employment trends and future projections for Gambling Cage Workers.
Industry
Information on the industries that employ Gambling Cage Workers and on wages for those in the field.
Occupations by Industries
This graphic shows the share of Gambling Cage Workers employed by various industries.
Industry distribution for Gambling Cage Workers.
Wage Trends by Industry
-5.4% Average Annual Wage Growth Rate
Total, All Industry: 0.3% growth (Current: $46,143)
Historical wage growth trends by industry for Gambling Cage Workers.
Geographic Distribution
Employment and wage information by geographic location for Gambling Cage Workers.
State employment and wages are from the U.S. BLS OEWS May 2024 state extract. Metropolitan areas use the national MSA file when available.
Top States by Employment
Top States by Employment:
- NV: 2,120 employees, $37,880 avg wage
- OK: 1,680 employees, $29,720 avg wage
- CA: 1,510 employees, $42,160 avg wage
- AZ: 640 employees, $45,590 avg wage
- WA: 580 employees, $44,290 avg wage
- IL: 570 employees, $37,380 avg wage
- FL: 560 employees, $40,160 avg wage
- OH: 450 employees, $47,610 avg wage
- MS: 440 employees, $31,750 avg wage
- MN: 390 employees, $37,370 avg wage
Top 10 states by employment for Gambling Cage Workers.
Top Metropolitan Areas
Top Metropolitan Areas:
- Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV: 1,650 employees, $39,310 avg wage
- Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN: 580 employees, $38,330 avg wage
- Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ: 350 employees, $41,730 avg wage
- Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA: 290 employees, $40,330 avg wage
- Tulsa, OK: 260 employees, $32,550 avg wage
- Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL: 250 employees, $40,330 avg wage
- Oklahoma City, OK: 250 employees, $32,180 avg wage
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA: 240 employees, $44,210 avg wage
- Reno, NV: 230 employees, $34,410 avg wage
- Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA: 210 employees, $44,810 avg wage
Top 10 metropolitan statistical areas by employment for Gambling Cage Workers.
Diversity
Demographic information on Gambling Cage Workers in the US.
Gender and Age
The U.S. workforce for Gambling Cage Workers is about 13,490 people in our OEWS extract.
Gender and age distribution for Gambling Cage Workers.
Races
Racial and ethnic shares when present in the career dataset. If the chart area shows a notice instead, occupational race/ethnicity fields are not yet populated for this extract.
Race and ethnicity distribution for Gambling Cage Workers.
Education & Skills
Data on higher education choices and required skills for Gambling Cage Workers.
Majors
The most common majors achieved by Gambling Cage Workers in 2023 were Business Administration, Business, Social Sciences.
Common majors for Gambling Cage Workers.
Education Levels
The main educational levels achieved by Gambling Cage Workers workers.
Education level distribution for Gambling Cage Workers.
Skills
Gambling Cage Workers need many skills, but most especially Speaking, Active Listening, Mathematics, Writing, Monitoring.
Required skills for Gambling Cage Workers.
Knowledge & Abilities
Knowledge areas and abilities required for Gambling Cage Workers.
Knowledge Areas
The most important knowledge areas for Gambling Cage Workers include Customer and Personal Service, Mathematics, English Language, Administration and Management, Administrative.
Knowledge areas required for Gambling Cage Workers.
Abilities
Key abilities needed for Gambling Cage Workers include Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Near Vision, Speech Clarity, Number Facility.
Required abilities for Gambling Cage Workers.
Work Activities
Common work activities performed by Gambling Cage Workers.
Daily Activities
Gambling Cage Workers spend their time on activities such as Working with Computers, Getting Information, Performing for or Working Directly with the Public, Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates, Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards.
Most important work activities for Gambling Cage Workers.
About
Gambling Cage Workers
Gambling Cage Workers earn $36,990 as the BLS national median annual wage.
SOC Code
43-3041 - Gambling Cage Workers
Insights and Analysis
Compensation snapshot: Gambling Cage Workers reports an average salary of $43,068.
Labor market presence: The current workforce is approximately 13,490 workers, indicating sustained demand.
Forward outlook: Projected annual decline is -2.2%, which should inform long-term career planning.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS), and O*NET Online.
All wage figures represent annual averages and may vary by location, industry, and experience level.