Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers
Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers (SOC 41-2012) earn a median $36,220 a year ($17.41 an hour) in the United States, with 21,530 employed as of May 2025; the highest-paying state is Arizona.
What gambling change persons and booth cashiers do
Gambling change persons and booth cashiers swap coins, tokens, and chips for patrons' money. They may pay out winnings and have the customer sign a receipt. Some staff a booth in the slot machine area and supply change persons with a money bank at the start of a shift, or count and audit the cash in drawers. Other duties include exchanging money, credit, tickets, or casino chips and making change, checking identification to confirm players' ages, and keeping the cage secure under the rules. They keep exact records of money exchanges, authorization forms, and reconciliations, count cash, audit drawers, and reconcile daily transaction summaries so the books balance. Bingo cashier, booth cashier, carousel attendant, and cage cashier are among the listed titles. General cashiers (41-2011) are excluded, since their work is taking payment for goods and services, not exchanging money for gaming tokens.
Typical entry: O*NET respondents most often report a high school diploma or equivalent as the usual education level (about 96 percent).
Also called: Bingo Cashier, Booth Cashier, Booth Monitor, Cage Cashier, Carousel Attendant.
National wage percentiles, May 2025
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||
| United States | Hourly | $11.76 | $14.25 | $17.41 | $19.96 | $29.01 | $18.80 | 21,530 |
| Annual | $24,460 | $29,630 | $36,220 | $41,530 | $60,330 | $39,100 | ||
Employment per 1,000 jobs and the location quotient are area measures; they appear in the state and metro tables below. To see what a wage in this range leaves after tax, use FastCalc's take-home pay calculator.
Where gambling change persons and booth cashiers earn and work most
Five highest-paying states
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Arizona | Hourly | $16.45 | $21.89 | $30.48 | $33.73 | $33.83 | $29.02 | 680 | 0.21 | 1.52 |
| Annual | $34,210 | $45,530 | $63,400 | $70,150 | $70,370 | $60,360 | ||||
| Texas | Hourly | $10.00 | $14.63 | $30.00 | $37.85 | $47.52 | $28.21 | 910 | 0.07 | 0.47 |
| Annual | $20,810 | $30,430 | $62,400 | $78,730 | $98,840 | $58,680 | ||||
| North Dakota | Hourly | $17.87 | $23.95 | $23.96 | $36.18 | $36.20 | $27.54 | 100 | 0.22 | 1.61 |
| Annual | $37,170 | $49,810 | $49,830 | $75,260 | $75,290 | $57,280 | ||||
| New York | Hourly | $17.97 | $19.14 | $23.13 | $31.49 | $49.54 | $27.92 | 830 | 0.09 | 0.62 |
| Annual | $37,370 | $39,820 | $48,110 | $65,490 | $103,040 | $58,080 | ||||
| Maryland | Hourly | $15.00 | $17.08 | $19.82 | $19.82 | $32.21 | $20.44 | 200 | 0.07 | 0.53 |
| Annual | $31,200 | $35,520 | $41,220 | $41,220 | $66,990 | $42,510 | ||||
Five states with the most jobs
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| California | Hourly | $16.50 | $17.08 | $17.96 | $19.60 | $22.21 | $19.42 | 4,360 | 0.24 | 1.73 |
| Annual | $34,320 | $35,530 | $37,350 | $40,770 | $46,190 | $40,400 | ||||
| Nevada | Hourly | $12.00 | $12.00 | $14.72 | $18.46 | $22.45 | $16.56 | 3,080 | 1.99 | 14.34 |
| Annual | $24,960 | $24,960 | $30,620 | $38,390 | $46,690 | $34,450 | ||||
| Michigan | Hourly | $14.35 | $16.54 | $18.23 | $18.64 | $29.81 | $19.41 | 1,210 | 0.27 | 1.98 |
| Annual | $29,850 | $34,400 | $37,910 | $38,770 | $62,010 | $40,370 | ||||
| Oklahoma | Hourly | $9.52 | $11.04 | $13.78 | $14.98 | $18.06 | $13.86 | 1,120 | 0.66 | 4.73 |
| Annual | $19,800 | $22,960 | $28,660 | $31,160 | $37,560 | $28,830 | ||||
| Louisiana | Hourly | $10.13 | $10.76 | $11.24 | $13.96 | $17.90 | $12.91 | 990 | 0.51 | 3.69 |
| Annual | $21,060 | $22,380 | $23,390 | $29,040 | $37,230 | $26,860 | ||||
Five highest-paying metropolitan areas
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Tucson, AZ | Hourly | $19.68 | $27.34 | $30.05 | $30.05 | $30.29 | $28.47 | 150 | 0.39 | 2.80 |
| Annual | $40,940 | $56,860 | $62,500 | $62,500 | $63,010 | $59,210 | ||||
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | Hourly | $19.88 | $22.96 | $28.27 | $40.03 | $41.42 | $31.61 | 240 | 0.03 | 0.18 |
| Annual | $41,360 | $47,750 | $58,790 | $83,270 | $86,160 | $65,750 | ||||
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | Hourly | $19.47 | $20.12 | $23.54 | $23.88 | $33.83 | $24.24 | 70 | 0.06 | 0.44 |
| Annual | $40,510 | $41,860 | $48,950 | $49,660 | $70,360 | $50,420 | ||||
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | Hourly | $15.74 | $17.64 | $23.01 | $25.13 | $25.13 | $21.50 | 60 | 0.14 | 1.01 |
| Annual | $32,730 | $36,700 | $47,870 | $52,260 | $52,260 | $44,720 | ||||
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | Hourly | $14.81 | $16.71 | $22.85 | $23.77 | $24.35 | $21.34 | 220 | 0.14 | 0.99 |
| Annual | $30,800 | $34,750 | $47,530 | $49,440 | $50,650 | $44,390 | ||||
Five metropolitan areas with the most jobs
| Area | Basis | Percentile wage | Mean | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | ||||||
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | Hourly | $12.00 | $12.00 | $15.88 | $19.96 | $22.48 | $17.21 | 2,320 | 2.04 | 14.77 |
| Annual | $24,960 | $24,960 | $33,030 | $41,530 | $46,760 | $35,800 | ||||
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | Hourly | $16.50 | $16.50 | $17.61 | $17.72 | $21.23 | $18.39 | 1,310 | 0.76 | 5.51 |
| Annual | $34,320 | $34,320 | $36,630 | $36,860 | $44,160 | $38,250 | ||||
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | Hourly | $16.75 | $17.44 | $18.28 | $21.59 | $40.33 | $21.69 | 650 | 0.42 | 3.05 |
| Annual | $34,840 | $36,270 | $38,020 | $44,910 | $83,890 | $45,120 | ||||
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | Hourly | $16.50 | $16.83 | $19.19 | $19.70 | $21.80 | $19.07 | 580 | 0.09 | 0.67 |
| Annual | $34,320 | $35,010 | $39,920 | $40,980 | $45,340 | $39,660 | ||||
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | Hourly | $17.08 | $17.45 | $18.30 | $18.34 | $21.81 | $18.83 | 530 | 0.49 | 3.51 |
| Annual | $35,530 | $36,290 | $38,060 | $38,140 | $45,350 | $39,160 | ||||
Top industries employing gambling change persons and booth cashiers
Gambling Industries employ 55.1% of gambling change persons and booth cashiers nationally (11,870 jobs) at a median $35,720 a year ($17.17 an hour), followed by Traveler Accommodation (39.2%) and Spectator Sports (1.6%).
| Industry | Employment | Share of occupation | Median annual | Median hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Industries NAICS 713200 | 11,870 | 55.1% | $35,720 | $17.17 |
| Traveler Accommodation NAICS 721100 | 8,450 | 39.2% | $37,130 | $17.85 |
| Spectator Sports NAICS 711200 | 340 | 1.6% | $38,480 | $18.50 |
| Civic and Social Organizations NAICS 813400 | 310 | 1.4% | $30,430 | $14.63 |
| Restaurants and Other Eating Places NAICS 722500 | 190 | 0.9% | $34,620 | $16.65 |
Share is the industry's employment over the occupation's national employment (21,530). Industries whose employment BLS withheld are not ranked.
Published medians, May 2021 to May 2025
BLS published a median annual wage of $28,600 for gambling change persons and booth cashiers in May 2021 and $36,220 in May 2025, with employment of 17,150 and 21,530.
| Release | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | $28,600 | $13.75 | 17,150 |
| May 2022 | $30,010 | $14.43 | 18,800 |
| May 2023 | $33,230 | $15.98 | 20,560 |
| May 2024 | $34,810 | $16.74 | 21,930 |
| May 2025 | $36,220 | $17.41 | 21,530 |
BLS does not design OEWS as a time series: each release pools three years of samples, and occupational classifications, area definitions and estimation methods change between releases, so a difference between two releases is not a measure of change over time. The figures are shown as published, side by side, and nothing is computed from them. See how often OEWS is updated.
Every state, by median wage
35 states and DC publish a row for this occupation. A linked state has its own page with the within-state metro table and comparison; the others appear here only.
| Rank | State | Median hourly | Median annual | 10th pct (annual) | 90th pct (annual) | Employment | Jobs per 1,000 | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arizona profile | $30.48 | $63,400 | $34,210 | $70,370 | 680 | 0.21 | 1.52 |
| 2 | Texas profile | $30.00 | $62,400 | $20,810 | $98,840 | 910 | 0.07 | 0.47 |
| 3 | North Dakota profile | $23.96 | $49,830 | $37,170 | $75,290 | 100 | 0.22 | 1.61 |
| 4 | New York profile | $23.13 | $48,110 | $37,370 | $103,040 | 830 | 0.09 | 0.62 |
| 5 | Maryland profile | $19.82 | $41,220 | $31,200 | $66,990 | 200 | 0.07 | 0.53 |
| 6 | Missouri profile | $18.81 | $39,130 | $28,600 | $58,420 | 210 | 0.07 | 0.51 |
| 7 | Washington profile | $18.58 | $38,640 | $35,660 | $58,890 | 670 | 0.19 | 1.36 |
| 8 | Connecticut profile | $18.44 | $38,350 | $34,010 | $48,600 | ** | ** | ** |
| 9 | Colorado profile | $18.43 | $38,320 | $30,800 | $50,650 | 320 | 0.11 | 0.82 |
| 10 | Iowa profile | $18.38 | $38,230 | $22,170 | $46,950 | 400 | 0.26 | 1.85 |
| 11 | Kentucky profile | $18.30 | $38,060 | $34,290 | $48,140 | 30 | 0.02 | 0.11 |
| 12 | Michigan profile | $18.23 | $37,910 | $29,850 | $62,010 | 1,210 | 0.27 | 1.98 |
| 13 | New Jersey profile | $18.20 | $37,850 | $32,220 | $48,570 | 340 | 0.08 | 0.56 |
| 14 | Florida profile | $18.16 | $37,770 | $27,430 | $59,500 | 630 | 0.06 | 0.45 |
| 15 | California profile | $17.96 | $37,350 | $34,320 | $46,190 | 4,360 | 0.24 | 1.73 |
| 16 | Delaware profile | $17.86 | $37,140 | $31,200 | $38,080 | 40 | 0.09 | 0.64 |
| 17 | Wisconsin profile | $17.80 | $37,020 | $28,700 | $59,730 | 200 | 0.07 | 0.48 |
| 18 | Oregon profile | $17.79 | $37,010 | $33,450 | $100,720 | 180 | 0.09 | 0.68 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania profile | $16.73 | $34,800 | $22,960 | $49,680 | 310 | 0.05 | 0.37 |
| 20 | Kansas profile | $16.34 | $34,000 | $23,700 | $75,000 | 130 | 0.09 | 0.68 |
| 21 | Minnesota profile | $16.26 | $33,820 | $24,460 | $52,160 | 450 | 0.15 | 1.10 |
| 22 | Illinois profile | $15.48 | $32,200 | $31,200 | $45,450 | 230 | 0.04 | 0.27 |
| 23 | Ohio profile | $15.44 | $32,110 | $23,350 | $56,410 | 220 | 0.04 | 0.29 |
| 24 | New Mexico profile | $14.81 | $30,800 | $26,530 | $47,930 | 380 | 0.44 | 3.17 |
| 25 | Nevada profile | $14.72 | $30,620 | $24,960 | $46,690 | 3,080 | 1.99 | 14.34 |
| 26 | Mississippi profile | $14.50 | $30,160 | $21,640 | $48,750 | 640 | 0.55 | 3.97 |
| 27 | South Dakota profile | $14.43 | $30,020 | $25,430 | $37,230 | 520 | 1.13 | 8.16 |
| 28 | Indiana profile | $13.95 | $29,020 | $20,990 | $41,720 | 410 | 0.13 | 0.92 |
| 29 | Oklahoma profile | $13.78 | $28,660 | $19,800 | $37,560 | 1,120 | 0.66 | 4.73 |
| 30 | Nebraska profile | $13.50 | $28,080 | $28,080 | $37,490 | 40 | 0.04 | 0.28 |
| 31 | Montana profile | $13.42 | $27,910 | $22,460 | $35,830 | 290 | 0.57 | 4.12 |
| 32 | Louisiana profile | $11.24 | $23,390 | $21,060 | $37,230 | 990 | 0.51 | 3.69 |
| 33 | West Virginia profile | $10.61 | $22,080 | $19,880 | $37,080 | 610 | 0.88 | 6.33 |
| – | Massachusetts profile | * | * | * | * | 110 | 0.03 | 0.22 |
| – | North Carolina profile | * | * | * | * | 80 | 0.02 | 0.12 |
Related occupations
Occupations in the same SOC broad group (41-2010), with their national median annual wage.
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Source and notes
Data: BLS OEWS May 2025, released 2026-05-15. Cross-industry estimates, all ownerships. BLS page: OEWS 41-2012 Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers.
*- Wage estimate not available.
**- Employment estimate not available.
- Annual wages assume 2,080 hours a year at the hourly rate; occupations BLS publishes on one basis only show an en dash (–) on the other.
- Employment is rounded to the nearest 10 by BLS. Where BLS withholds a cell, nothing is estimated in its place.
- Top industries: nat4d_M2025_dl.xlsx in oesm25in4.zip (BLS OEWS May 2025, national, 4-digit NAICS, cross-ownership). Employment is the industry's rounded total for this occupation; industries whose employment BLS withheld (**) are not ranked.
- Published medians: national_M2021_dl.xlsx to national_M2024_dl.xlsx in oesm21nat.zip to oesm24nat.zip (BLS OEWS May 2021 to May 2024, national, cross-industry, all ownerships) and the May 2025 spine. Each release is shown as published; nothing is computed between them.
Sources
- BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018, definition of 41-2012, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- O*NET 30.1 Database, 41-2012.00, National Center for O*NET Development, USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0).
- OEWS May 2025 national industry-specific estimates, 4-digit NAICS (oesm25in4.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2021 national estimates (oesm21nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2022 national estimates (oesm22nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2023 national estimates (oesm23nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2024 national estimates (oesm24nat.zip), US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
- OEWS May 2025 national estimates (oesm25nat.zip), the site's data spine, US Bureau of Labor Statistics (public domain).
Includes information from O*NET 30.1 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, used under the CC BY 4.0 license.
Description written 2026-10-17 in our own words from the sources above.