Social Services
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.
Median salary (BLS)
$34,320
10th–90th percentile (BLS)
$24k – $77k
Job outlook
No separate BLS projection for this specific role
AI exposure
Plan a path to Gambling Dealers
Education
Typical entry: No degree required
Plan my path to this →How to qualify
EstimateLicense requiredCost to qualify
$200–$1,150
Time to qualify
1.5 yr
Renewal
$75/yr
- 1
High school diploma or GED
CourseExpected by most employers; if you need the GED, test fees run $0–$150 depending on the state.
$0–$150 · 3 months · varies by state source
- 2
On-the-job training
ExperienceEmployer-provided and typically paid — days to a few months for most no-degree roles.
Cost varies · 3 months source
- 3
State license — supervised hours + exam
LicenseMost counseling and social-work roles (LCSW/LPC pattern) require supervised experience hours and a state exam.
$200–$1,000 · 12 months · varies by state · renews every 2 yr source
Estimated typical U.S. route for "Gambling Dealers" — built from BLS education requirements and College Board 2024–25 average published prices (public, in-state tuition + fees + books). Not yet verified against a specific state's licensing rules — confirm with your state licensing board or program.
Typical progression
Junior Gambling Dealers
Entry / Junior
$24,040
~2 yrs to advance
Gambling Dealers
Established
$34,320
~3 yrs to advance
Senior Gambling Dealers
Senior
$55,705
Key skills
A typical day
- •Pay winnings or collect losing bets as established by the rules and procedures of a specific game.
- •Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
- •Exchange paper currency for playing chips or coin money.
- •Check to ensure that all players have placed bets before play begins.
- •Inspect cards and equipment to be used in games to ensure that they are in good condition.
Fields of study
Any field
Top colleges for Social Services
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- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill19% admit · $73,000 grad pay
- University of Chicago5% admit · $91,000 grad pay
- Columbia University4% admit · $103,000 grad pay
- University of Wisconsin–Madison49% admit · $72,000 grad pay
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