Gambling Dealers Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $30,230 -9.2% vs national
Median hourly $14.54
10th percentile $17,960
90th percentile $62,520
Employed locally 1,950
National median $33,280

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,960
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $30,230
    75th
    $35,970
    90th
    $62,520

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Gambling Dealers salary vs area income 34% Median Gambling Dealers salary is 66% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Gambling Dealers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $63,830
    Yakima, WA $59,250
    Wisconsin $59,040
    Arizona $57,590
    Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area $55,020
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $52,060

    Nearby metros — Gambling Dealers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA $63,830
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $43,940
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $38,870
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $36,900
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $33,710
    Peoria, IL $30,750

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,560
    Recreation Workers$34,100
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,350
    Animal Caretakers$35,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gambling Dealers make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Gambling Dealers in Chicago, IL-IN is $14.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $18.61 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Gambling Dealers salaries?

    The median Gambling Dealers salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 9.2% below the national median of $33,280. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Gambling Dealers in Chicago?

    Entry-level Gambling Dealers (10th percentile) earn around $17,960 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.