How to become gambling dealerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

United States Confidence ★★★★★

Median annual pay
$34,320
25th–75th pct. $25,810–$49,180
Top pay (est.)
$100,200
Top 10% $77,090
Pay in 5 years
$40,300est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$47,200est.
$40,600–$54,800
Outlook score
57/100
★★★☆☆ Average
AI replacement risk
14%
Very low
Job growth (10 yr)
+3.4%
13K openings / yr

How to become gambling dealers

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Gambling Dealers

Key skills

Monitoring
3.0
Active Listening
3.0
Service Orientation
2.9
Speaking
2.9
Critical Thinking
2.9
Social Perceptiveness
2.8
Coordination
2.8
Instructing
2.6

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
4.0
Mathematics
4.0
English Language
2.8
Public Safety and Security
2.5
Education and Training
2.5
Sales and Marketing
2.5
Psychology
2.4
Administration and Management
2.4

What the work involves

Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesHandling and Moving ObjectsCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersAssisting and Caring for OthersGetting Information

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionProblem SensitivityInformation OrderingSpeech Clarity

Education of workers

High school diploma
69%
Less than high school
15%
Some college
6%
Post-secondary certificate
5%
Associate's degree
5%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
43%
1–3 months
27%
6–12 months
16%
3–6 months
10%
1–2 years
5%

Related work experience

6–12 months
37%
1–2 years
21%
None
13%
Up to 1 month
7%
Over 10 years
6%
2–4 years
6%
1–3 months
5%
4–6 years
5%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★★☆☆☆ Fairly easy (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as gambling dealers

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.