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Casino cage cashier: pay, job outlook and how to become one

Updated October 28, 2026. Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and O*NET data. Published by Humblebee.

$37,580median pay per year, or $18.07 an hour, May 2025[1]
  1. $29,100lowest 10% earn less
  2. $34,51025th percentile
  3. $37,580median
  4. $44,68075th percentile
  5. $49,430top 10% earn more
Middle half of workers in the inner band[3]Median for all US jobs, $50,980[4]

A casino cage cashier, which BLS calls a gambling cage worker, made a median of $37,580 a year in May 2025[1]. Employment is projected to fall 3.1% from 2025 to 2035[2].

Job growth, 2025–35
-3.1%[2]
Openings per year
1,200[5]
Typical entry education
High school diploma or equivalent[6]

How much do casino cage cashiers make?

The median gambling cage worker earned $37,580 a year, or $18.07 an hour[1]. Half of workers earned more and half earned less[1]. The average was $39,510 a year, or $19.00 an hour[7]. The median for all occupations in the US was $50,980[4].

The lowest-paid 10% earned less than $29,100 a year, and the highest-paid 10% earned more than $49,430[3]. Hourly, those boundaries were $13.99 and $23.76[8]. A percentile is a boundary, and BLS does not publish a starting salary[9].

Measure Annual Hourly
25th percentile[3][8] $34,510 $16.59
Median[1] $37,580 $18.07
75th percentile[3][8] $44,680 $21.48

These figures cover wage and salary workers only. They leave out the self-employed and do not include bonuses or benefits[10]. About 14,430 people held these jobs in May 2025[11].

Pay by state and city

Among the 31 states with published data, New York had the highest median at $48,340[12]. Maryland followed at $47,930 and Florida at $42,900[12]. Texas had the lowest at $27,480[12]. Nevada had the most jobs at 2,050, then California at 2,020 and Oklahoma at 1,540[13].

Among metro areas with at least 100 jobs, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV had the highest median at $49,920[14]. Tucson, AZ was next at $47,320 and Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $45,470[14]. The Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV area had the most jobs at 1,650, with a median of $38,900[15].

Show median pay in 31 states
StateMedian per yearJobs
New York[12]$48,340290
Maryland$47,930280
Florida$42,900540
Washington$41,720620
New Jersey$41,430360
Arizona$40,780930
Illinois$39,900500
Pennsylvania$38,980310
Michigan$38,710250
Nevada$38,5702,050
Oregon$38,040220
California$37,6502,020
Indiana$37,650280
Iowa$37,230210
New Hampshire$36,82040
Minnesota$36,810420
Missouri$36,560220
Delaware$36,50050
North Dakota$36,43090
Wisconsin$36,430350
Kansas$36,360150
Kentucky$34,860110
Colorado$34,850130
South Dakota$33,300160
Louisiana$33,220120
Nebraska$31,64090
New Mexico$31,520370
Mississippi$30,890450
Oklahoma$30,5901,540
West Virginia$30,49080
Texas$27,480130

How to become a casino cage cashier

BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education, with no related work experience needed[6].

In an O*NET survey of 18 workers, 85% said a high school diploma or equivalent was required and 14% said some college courses[18]. The training details above come from a profile that covers a wider group than gambling cage workers[16].

What casino cage cashiers do

Cage workers handle money transactions for patrons in a gambling establishment[19]. Typical tasks include:

Job titles reported by workers include cage cashier, casino cashier, gaming cashier and dual rate banker[21].

Where they work

The following comes from the BLS profile for financial clerks, a wider group[16]. Those workers usually work in offices across a variety of industries[22]. Most work full time[23]. The same profile says gambling cage workers are among the occupations with the highest injury and illness rates. It names slips, falls and overexertion as causes, and it mentions slip-resistant shoes as a safety step[24].

About 2.1% of gambling cage workers were self-employed in 2025[25].

Job outlook

BLS projects employment of gambling cage workers to fall 3.1% from 2025 to 2035, from about 15,000 to 14,600 jobs[2]. Employment across all occupations is projected to grow 3.5% over the same period[26]. Projection counts include self-employed workers, so they differ from the OEWS job count[2].

BLS names one factor behind the trend. Electronic payment and credit systems are replacing some of the need for these workers[27]. Even so, about 1,200 openings are projected each year[5]. Openings come from workers who leave the field as well as from new jobs[5]. Each year, 3% of workers leave the labor force and 5.8% move to a different occupation[28].

Is it a good fit?

The facts suggest a job with a low barrier to entry. It asks for a high school diploma or equivalent, no related experience and short-term training[6]. Median pay sits below the all-occupations median[1][4]. The job count is projected to shrink and electronic payments are a named reason[2][27], though turnover still creates openings each year[5]. Readers who care about safety may note the high injury rate that BLS reports for this job[24].

Related occupations from O*NET, with BLS median pay and projected growth[29].

Frequently asked questions

How much does a casino cage cashier make an hour?
The median was $18.07 an hour in May 2025[1]. The 10th percentile was $13.99 and the 90th was $23.76[8].
What education do you need to be a casino cage cashier?
BLS lists a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry education, with short-term on-the-job training[6].
Is casino cage work in demand?
Employment is projected to decline 3.1% from 2025 to 2035, but about 1,200 openings a year are expected[2][5].
Which state pays cage workers the most?
New York had the highest median at $48,340, ahead of Maryland at $47,930[12].

Facts and sources

  1. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median wage for Gambling Cage Workers in the US was $37,580 per year and $18.07 per hour. Half of workers earned more and half earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  2. BLS Employment Projections: employment of Gambling Cage Workers is projected to decline 3.1% from 2025 to 2035, from about 15,000 to 14,600 jobs (a change of -500). These counts include self-employed workers. BLS Employment Projections
  3. BLS OEWS, May 2025, annual wage percentiles for Gambling Cage Workers: 10th percentile $29,100, 25th percentile $34,510, 75th percentile $44,680, 90th percentile $49,430. The 10th percentile means 10% of workers earned less. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  4. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the median annual wage for all occupations in the US was $50,980. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  5. BLS Employment Projections: about 1,200 openings for Gambling Cage Workers are projected each year, on average, from 2025 to 2035. Openings include jobs that open when workers retire or move to other occupations, not only new jobs. BLS Employment Projections
  6. BLS Employment Projections, typical path into Gambling Cage Workers: education needed for entry: High school diploma or equivalent; work experience in a related occupation: None; typical on-the-job training: Short-term on-the-job training. BLS Employment Projections
  7. BLS OEWS, May 2025: the mean (average) wage for Gambling Cage Workers was $39,510 per year and $19.00 per hour. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  8. BLS OEWS, May 2025, hourly wage percentiles for Gambling Cage Workers: 10th percentile $13.99, 25th percentile $16.59, 75th percentile $21.48, 90th percentile $23.76. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  9. BLS OEWS FAQ: a percentile wage is a boundary. The median (50th percentile) separates the highest-paid 50% from the lowest-paid 50% of workers in the occupation. OEWS publishes percentile wages, not a starting salary. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  10. BLS OEWS FAQ: OEWS covers part-time and full-time workers paid a wage or salary. It does not cover the self-employed, owners and partners in unincorporated firms, household workers or unpaid family workers. OEWS wages do not include nonproduction bonuses or employer costs of benefits such as health insurance or retirement contributions. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  11. BLS OEWS, May 2025: about 14,430 people were employed as Gambling Cage Workers in the US (wage and salary jobs, not counting self-employed workers). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  12. Median annual wage for Gambling Cage Workers in every state with published data, May 2025 (table on this page). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  13. BLS OEWS, May 2025, states with the most Gambling Cage Workers jobs: Nevada 2,050; California 2,020; Oklahoma 1,540; Arizona 930; Washington 620. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  14. BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the highest median annual wage for Gambling Cage Workers (areas with at least 100 jobs): Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $49,920; Tucson, AZ $47,320; Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $45,470; Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $44,540; Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $43,710; Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ $41,430; Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $39,910; Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $39,600. BLS OEWS, May 2025
  15. BLS OEWS, May 2025, metro areas with the most Gambling Cage Workers jobs: Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV 1,650 (median $38,900); Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ 540 (median $44,540); Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA 490 (median $36,500); Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN 480 (median $43,710); Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ 360 (median $41,430); San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA 320 (median $38,260). BLS OEWS, May 2025
  16. The BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile "Financial Clerks" covers Gambling Cage Workers together with other related occupations, so its text describes the wider group. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  17. Occupational Outlook Handbook, How to Become One: Training. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  18. O*NET 43-3041.00 survey of workers (18 respondents), education level they say is required: High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) 85%, Some College Courses 14% (levels under 5% not listed). O*NET OnLine
  19. O*NET description of Gambling Cage Workers. O*NET OnLine
  20. O*NET task list for Gambling Cage Workers. O*NET OnLine
  21. O*NET 43-3041.00 sample job titles reported by workers: Cage and Players Club Rep (Cage and Players Club Representative), Cage Cashier, Casino Cage Cashier, Casino Cashier, Casino Services Rep (Casino Services Representative), Dual Rate Banker, Gaming Cage Worker, Gaming Cashier. O*NET OnLine
  22. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  23. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment: Work Schedules. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  24. Occupational Outlook Handbook, Work Environment: Injuries and Illnesses. BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook
  25. BLS Employment Projections: 2.1% of Gambling Cage Workers were self-employed in 2025. BLS Employment Projections
  26. BLS Employment Projections: employment in all occupations is projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035. BLS Employment Projections
  27. BLS Employment Projections, factor affecting employment of Gambling Cage Workers: Capital/labor substitution - share decreases as electronic payment and credit systems replace the need for workers. BLS Employment Projections
  28. BLS Employment Projections, 2025-35 annual average for Gambling Cage Workers: 3% of workers leave the labor force each year and 5.8% move to a different occupation. BLS Employment Projections
  29. Related occupations (O*NET) with BLS pay, growth and entry education. O*NET OnLine

Notes are for reading the data only. They are not facts and cannot be cited: use the wage_scope and percentile_meaning facts instead. OEWS employment (jobs in May 2025) and Employment Projections employment (2025, includes self-employed) are different measures and can differ. O*NET education shares come from a small survey of workers in the occupation, not from all workers. The Occupational Outlook Handbook text covers a wider group of occupations than this page.

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