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How much do blackjack dealers make?
Blackjack dealers make a low base wage plus tips. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median casino dealer at about $15 to $16 an hour, and a dealer at a busy casino with good tips can make a lot more.
The numbers
| Survey | Median pay |
|---|---|
| May 2023 | $15.50 an hour |
| May 2024 | About $16.00 an hour, $33,280 a year |
These are for all gambling dealers in the U.S., not only blackjack. The survey counts reported tips as part of pay.
How tips work
- Tokes. Players tip by handing over a chip or placing a small bet for the dealer.
- The tip pool. At most casinos every dealer's tips go into one pool and are split by hours worked, so a cold table doesn't sink one dealer's night.
- Base wage. Often close to the local minimum, with tips making up most of the pay.
What raises pay
- A busy casino. More players and higher limits mean a bigger tip pool.
- Weekends and nights. The best shifts usually go by seniority.
- More games. Dealers who can also run craps, roulette or baccarat get more hours and better tables.
- Moving up. Floor supervisor and pit boss jobs pay a salary.
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Questions
How much does a blackjack dealer make an hour?
The U.S. median for casino dealers is about $15 to $16 an hour including reported tips. Busy casinos pay more.
Do blackjack dealers keep their tips?
Usually not on their own. Most casinos pool every dealer's tips and split them by hours worked.
Do dealers make more in Las Vegas?
Often, at busy casinos with high limits, because the tip pool is bigger. Base wages are similar.
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