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.
- O*NET-SOC code
39-3011.00 - Preparation Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Wages
Median annual wage, U.S.$34,320
Employment, U.S.83,910
Median hourly wage$16.50
| 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24,040 | $25,810 | $34,320 | $49,180 | $77,090 |
By state (34)
| State | Employment | Median annual | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 1,680 | $60,940 | 0.96 |
| Arkansas | 360 | $28,380 | 0.52 |
| California | 15,050 | $35,090 | 1.53 |
| Colorado | 870 | $30,800 | 0.56 |
| Delaware | 270 | $39,330 | 1.04 |
| Florida | 5,370 | $38,500 | 1.00 |
| Georgia | $21,430 | ||
| Illinois | 2,470 | $31,200 | 0.75 |
| Indiana | 2,410 | $24,160 | 1.40 |
| Iowa | 970 | $23,020 | 1.15 |
| Louisiana | 2,650 | $17,760 | 2.53 |
| Maryland | 1,770 | $31,740 | 1.18 |
| Michigan | 2,510 | $29,120 | 1.06 |
| Minnesota | 1,370 | $27,190 | 0.86 |
| Mississippi | 2,730 | $28,250 | 4.34 |
| Missouri | 1,160 | $28,600 | 0.73 |
| Montana | $21,940 | ||
| Nevada | 17,390 | $25,690 | 20.78 |
| New Hampshire | 460 | $32,100 | 1.24 |
| New Jersey | 3,030 | $33,000 | 1.31 |
| New Mexico | 370 | $36,990 | 0.78 |
| New York | 2,010 | $50,860 | 0.38 |
| North Dakota | 900 | $27,370 | 3.87 |
| Ohio | 640 | $40,710 | 0.21 |
| Oklahoma | 1,980 | $23,720 | 2.15 |
| Oregon | 350 | $62,230 | 0.33 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,970 | $48,230 | 0.91 |
| South Carolina | 140 | $27,350 | 0.11 |
| South Dakota | 170 | $36,190 | 0.68 |
| Texas | 560 | $25,090 | 0.07 |
| Virginia | $26,170 | ||
| Washington | 4,370 | $58,700 | 2.28 |
| West Virginia | 610 | $25,100 | 1.62 |
| Wisconsin | 630 | $61,670 | 0.40 |
Similar occupations
Similarity is our measure: the cosine of importance x level over all 120 O*NET skills, knowledge areas and abilities. It is not an O*NET finding. More.
Circles are the 20 most similar occupations, coloured by Job Zone. Lines join pairs where one is among the other's 10 most similar; darker lines are pairs O*NET also lists as related. Drag a circle to move it out of the way; select one to open it.
| # | Occupation | Job Zone | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners | 1-2 | 0.971 |
| 2 | Tellers | 1-2 | 0.961 |
| 3 | Cashiers | 1-2 | 0.960 |
| 4 | Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | 1-2 | 0.958 |
| 5 | Gambling Cage Workers | 1-2 | 0.955 |
| 6 | Bartenders | 1-2 | 0.950 |
| 7 | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | 1-2 | 0.949 |
| 8 | Postal Service Clerks | 1-2 | 0.949 |
| 9 | Pharmacy Aides | 1-2 | 0.949 |
| 10 | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | 1-2 | 0.946 |
One skill away
Among the 50 occupations most similar to Gambling Dealers, those at the same Job Zone or lower, where exactly one skill rated at least 3 in importance needs a level more than 0.75 points higher (on O*NET's 0-7 level scale). Our definition. Change the thresholds.
| Occupation | Skill to build | Level gap | Similarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Cage Workers | Mathematics | 0.88 | 0.955 |
| Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping | Quality Control Analysis | 1.75 | 0.911 |
| Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials | Learning Strategies | 0.88 | 0.904 |
Software to learn next
Software used by at least 3 of the 20 occupations most similar to Gambling Dealers, excluding software Gambling Dealers already lists and any you named. Ranked by how many of them use it, weighted by how much more common it is among them than across all occupations (lift). Our ranking.
| Software | Similar jobs using it | Lift |
|---|---|---|
| Compris software | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| MICROS Systems HSI Profits Series | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| NCR Advanced Checkout Solution | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| NCR NeighborhoodPOS | 3 of 20 | 34.6x |
| Intuit QuickBooks Point of Sale | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| The General Store | 3 of 20 | 23.1x |
| 7 of 20 | 2.4x | |
| Microsoft Windows | 9 of 20 | 1.7x |
| Database software | 6 of 20 | 1.7x |
| Microsoft Dynamics | 3 of 20 | 1.2x |
Skills
From O*NET data. Importance is rated 1 to 5 and level 0 to 7.
| Skill | Type | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | Essential skill | 3.38 | 3.00 |
| Speaking | Essential skill | 3.38 | 2.88 |
| Service Orientation | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Social Perceptiveness | Transferable skill | 3.12 | 2.75 |
| Monitoring | Essential skill | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Reading Comprehension | Essential skill | 3.00 | 2.62 |
| Coordination | Transferable skill | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Critical Thinking | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.88 |
| Mathematics | Essential skill | 2.75 | 2.00 |
| Instructing | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.62 |
| Persuasion | Transferable skill | 2.62 | 2.38 |
| Time Management | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.50 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | Transferable skill | 2.50 | 2.38 |
| Negotiation | Transferable skill | 2.38 | 2.25 |
| Active Learning | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.38 |
| Writing | Essential skill | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Complex Problem Solving | Transferable skill | 2.25 | 2.00 |
| Management of Personnel Resources | Transferable skill | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Learning Strategies | Essential skill | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Systems Evaluation | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 1.12 |
| Quality Control Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 1.00 |
| Operations Monitoring | Transferable skill | 1.62 | 0.88 |
| Systems Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.88 |
| Management of Financial Resources | Transferable skill | 1.50 | 0.50 |
| Troubleshooting | Transferable skill | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Management of Material Resources | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Operation and Control | Transferable skill | 1.25 | not rated |
| Equipment Maintenance | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Technology Design | Transferable skill | 1.12 | not rated |
| Equipment Selection | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Installation | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Operations Analysis | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Programming | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Repairing | Transferable skill | 1.00 | not rated |
| Science | Essential skill | 1.00 | not rated |
Knowledge (33) and abilities (52)
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.23 | 4.02 |
| Mathematics | 3.86 | 3.99 |
| English Language | 3.27 | 2.75 |
| Administration and Management | 2.86 | 2.43 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Law and Government | 2.75 | 2.15 |
| Sales and Marketing | 2.72 | 2.48 |
| Education and Training | 2.27 | 2.49 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.18 | 1.89 |
| Psychology | 2.03 | 2.44 |
| Communications and Media | 1.97 | 1.39 |
| Economics and Accounting | 1.91 | 1.53 |
| Administrative | 1.87 | 1.51 |
| Transportation | 1.84 | 0.93 |
| Personnel and Human Resources | 1.82 | 1.22 |
| Foreign Language | 1.79 | 1.04 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 1.68 | 1.12 |
| Telecommunications | 1.63 | 0.71 |
| Production and Processing | 1.51 | 0.94 |
| Philosophy and Theology | 1.50 | 0.96 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 1.46 | 0.84 |
| Mechanical | 1.36 | not rated |
| Food Production | 1.35 | 0.65 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 1.33 | not rated |
| Design | 1.32 | not rated |
| Geography | 1.30 | not rated |
| History and Archeology | 1.25 | not rated |
| Engineering and Technology | 1.21 | not rated |
| Building and Construction | 1.19 | not rated |
| Fine Arts | 1.18 | not rated |
| Physics | 1.18 | not rated |
| Chemistry | 1.11 | not rated |
| Biology | 1.07 | not rated |
| Name | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Comprehension | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Oral Expression | 3.75 | 3.75 |
| Speech Clarity | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Speech Recognition | 3.50 | 3.00 |
| Near Vision | 3.38 | 3.25 |
| Problem Sensitivity | 3.25 | 3.12 |
| Information Ordering | 3.12 | 3.12 |
| Deductive Reasoning | 3.12 | 3.00 |
| Finger Dexterity | 3.12 | 2.88 |
| Selective Attention | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Manual Dexterity | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Inductive Reasoning | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Perceptual Speed | 2.88 | 2.88 |
| Far Vision | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Number Facility | 2.88 | 2.75 |
| Arm-Hand Steadiness | 2.88 | 2.50 |
| Mathematical Reasoning | 2.88 | 2.00 |
| Category Flexibility | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Flexibility of Closure | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Speed of Closure | 2.75 | 2.75 |
| Time Sharing | 2.75 | 2.62 |
| Trunk Strength | 2.75 | 2.25 |
| Written Comprehension | 2.62 | 2.88 |
| Auditory Attention | 2.62 | 2.25 |
| Visual Color Discrimination | 2.62 | 2.12 |
| Visualization | 2.38 | 2.12 |
| Memorization | 2.25 | 2.25 |
| Written Expression | 2.25 | 1.88 |
| Extent Flexibility | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Multilimb Coordination | 2.12 | 2.00 |
| Fluency of Ideas | 2.12 | 1.88 |
| Control Precision | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Originality | 2.12 | 1.75 |
| Stamina | 2.00 | 1.62 |
| Wrist-Finger Speed | 2.00 | 1.25 |
| Dynamic Strength | 2.00 | 1.12 |
| Hearing Sensitivity | 1.88 | 1.75 |
| Static Strength | 1.88 | 1.25 |
| Depth Perception | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Gross Body Coordination | 1.88 | 0.88 |
| Gross Body Equilibrium | 1.75 | 0.75 |
| Response Orientation | 1.38 | 0.50 |
| Dynamic Flexibility | 1.38 | 0.38 |
| Peripheral Vision | 1.25 | not rated |
| Reaction Time | 1.25 | not rated |
| Explosive Strength | 1.12 | not rated |
| Sound Localization | 1.12 | not rated |
| Spatial Orientation | 1.12 | not rated |
| Speed of Limb Movement | 1.12 | not rated |
| Glare Sensitivity | 1.00 | not rated |
| Night Vision | 1.00 | not rated |
| Rate Control | 1.00 | not rated |
Software used
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Where it concentrates
Metro areas ranked by BLS location quotient: the occupation's share of the area's jobs divided by its share of all US jobs. Above 1 means more concentrated than the nation. Metros employing fewer than 100 are left out.
| Metro area | Employment | Location quotient | Median annual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 3,010 | 33.01 | $33,000 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 15,530 | 25.31 | $25,690 |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | 1,650 | 19.31 | $29,140 |
| Lake Charles, LA | 880 | 16.11 | $15,080 |
| Reno, NV | 1,020 | 6.87 | $25,720 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | 580 | 6.60 | $15,080 |
| Lawton, OK | 140 | 6.10 | $30,010 |
| Minot, ND | 110 | 5.92 | $19,290 |
| Yakima, WA | 190 | 3.58 | $59,250 |
| Bismarck, ND | 130 | 3.47 | $26,890 |