Prevailing Wage for Gambling Cage Workers

Prevailing wage requirements for Gambling Cage Workers (SOC 43-3041) apply to H-1B, E-3, and green card sponsorship filings. Whether your title reads Cage Cashier, Casino Cashier, or Casino Services Representative, the DOL sets four experience-based wage levels and the floor varies significantly by worksite city.

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Level 1Entry
National median
$29K
$14.08/hr

Entry-level cage workers with limited experience, typically performing routine transactions under close supervision. Candidates new to casino cage environments or transitioning from unrelated cashier roles generally qualify at Level 1.

Level 2Qualified
National median
$34K
$16.29/hr

Qualified cage workers with one to three years of relevant experience who handle standard transactions with moderate supervision. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Gambling Cage Workers, covering the broad middle range of casino cashier positions.

Level 3Experienced
National median
$39K
$18.54/hr

Experienced professionals who work independently, handle complex credit verifications or reconciliation duties, and may informally guide newer staff. Typically requires several years of cage or gaming finance experience.

Level 4Fully Competent
National median
$43K
$20.78/hr

Fully competent senior cage workers with broad responsibility, including oversight of daily balancing, credit authorization decisions, and cage operations. Often corresponds to lead cashier or senior cage supervisor titles.

Prevailing Wage for Gambling Cage Workers by OES area

Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.

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$20K/yr$43K/yr

What’s an OES area?

The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.

Top 10 cities · Level 1

1
Seattle, WA
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro
$43K$20.52/hr
2
Tucson, AZ
Tucson, AZ metro
$40K$19.07/hr
3
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro
$38K$18.26/hr
4
Atlantic City, NJ
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ metro
$37K$17.75/hr
5
San Diego, CA
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro
$37K$17.57/hr
6
Riverside, CA
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro
$35K$16.92/hr
7
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA metro
$35K$16.70/hr
8
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro
$34K$16.56/hr
9
Fresno, CA
Fresno, CA metro
$34K$16.19/hr
10
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro
$33K$15.98/hr

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Prevailing Wage Guide for Gambling Cage Workers

Confirm your worksite is on the LCA

Casino cage roles are tied to a physical property. If your employer lists a corporate headquarters address on the LCA rather than the actual casino worksite, the prevailing wage used may not match the correct metro, which can expose the filing to a DOL audit.

Watch how tip income is counted

Gaming cage positions rarely earn tips, but some casino employers bundle discretionary bonuses into total compensation. DOL prevailing wage compliance looks at base salary only, so bonuses and one-time payments cannot be used to meet the wage floor for a sponsored position.

Check sponsorship history for casino employers

Tribal casinos and resort-casino operators vary widely in H-1B and green card sponsorship activity for cage roles. Migrate Mate shows which casino employers have sponsored Gambling Cage Workers historically, so you can focus applications on operators with a real filing track record.

Know that Puerto Rico metros pay far less

San Juan and Ponce have prevailing wages far below the national median for this occupation. If a casino offer is in Puerto Rico, compare it against the local DOL floor, not national figures, before evaluating whether the offer clears the required level.

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Prevailing Wage by Reported Job Title

DOL classifies these titles under SOC 43-3041.00 alongside Gambling Cage Workers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.

Cage and Players Club Rep (Cage and Players Club Representative) Prevailing Wage

Cage and Players Club Rep (Cage and Players Club Representative) positions fall under SOC 43-3041.00 (Gambling Cage Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.

Level 1
Entry
$29K
$14.08/hr
Level 2
Qualified
$34K
$16.29/hr
Level 3
Experienced
$39K
$18.54/hr
Level 4
Fully Competent
$43K
$20.78/hr

Cage Cashier Prevailing Wage

When a U.S. employer sponsors a Cage Cashier for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-3041.00 (Gambling Cage Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.

Level 1
Entry
$29K
$14.08/hr
Level 2
Qualified
$34K
$16.29/hr
Level 3
Experienced
$39K
$18.54/hr
Level 4
Fully Competent
$43K
$20.78/hr

Casino Cage Cashier Prevailing Wage

Casino Cage Cashier is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-3041.00 (Gambling Cage Workers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.

Level 1
Entry
$29K
$14.08/hr
Level 2
Qualified
$34K
$16.29/hr
Level 3
Experienced
$39K
$18.54/hr
Level 4
Fully Competent
$43K
$20.78/hr

Casino Cashier Prevailing Wage

Casino Cashier positions fall under SOC 43-3041.00 (Gambling Cage Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.

Level 1
Entry
$29K
$14.08/hr
Level 2
Qualified
$34K
$16.29/hr
Level 3
Experienced
$39K
$18.54/hr
Level 4
Fully Competent
$43K
$20.78/hr

Casino Services Rep (Casino Services Representative) Prevailing Wage

When a U.S. employer sponsors a Casino Services Rep (Casino Services Representative) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-3041.00 (Gambling Cage Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.

Level 1
Entry
$29K
$14.08/hr
Level 2
Qualified
$34K
$16.29/hr
Level 3
Experienced
$39K
$18.54/hr
Level 4
Fully Competent
$43K
$20.78/hr

Dual Rate Banker Prevailing Wage

Dual Rate Banker is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-3041.00 (Gambling Cage Workers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.

Level 1
Entry
$29K
$14.08/hr
Level 2
Qualified
$34K
$16.29/hr
Level 3
Experienced
$39K
$18.54/hr
Level 4
Fully Competent
$43K
$20.78/hr

Gaming Cage Worker Prevailing Wage

Gaming Cage Worker positions fall under SOC 43-3041.00 (Gambling Cage Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.

Level 1
Entry
$29K
$14.08/hr
Level 2
Qualified
$34K
$16.29/hr
Level 3
Experienced
$39K
$18.54/hr
Level 4
Fully Competent
$43K
$20.78/hr

Gaming Cashier Prevailing Wage

When a U.S. employer sponsors a Gaming Cashier for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 43-3041.00 (Gambling Cage Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.

Level 1
Entry
$29K
$14.08/hr
Level 2
Qualified
$34K
$16.29/hr
Level 3
Experienced
$39K
$18.54/hr
Level 4
Fully Competent
$43K
$20.78/hr

Mutuel Clerk Prevailing Wage

Mutuel Clerk is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 43-3041.00 (Gambling Cage Workers). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.

Level 1
Entry
$29K
$14.08/hr
Level 2
Qualified
$34K
$16.29/hr
Level 3
Experienced
$39K
$18.54/hr
Level 4
Fully Competent
$43K
$20.78/hr

Vault Cashier Prevailing Wage

Vault Cashier positions fall under SOC 43-3041.00 (Gambling Cage Workers). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.

Level 1
Entry
$29K
$14.08/hr
Level 2
Qualified
$34K
$16.29/hr
Level 3
Experienced
$39K
$18.54/hr
Level 4
Fully Competent
$43K
$20.78/hr

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the DOL set the prevailing wage for Gambling Cage Workers?

DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from employers across metro areas. For SOC 43-3041, those survey results are compiled into four wage levels for each geographic area. Employers sponsoring a cage worker for H-1B or PERM must submit a Labor Condition Application to OFLC using the applicable level and worksite location.

What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?

The four levels reflect experience and responsibility. Level 1 covers entry-level hires under close supervision. Level 2 applies to qualified workers handling standard cage duties independently. Level 3 covers experienced professionals with added reconciliation or credit responsibilities. Level 4 applies to senior or lead cage staff. Your job duties and years of relevant experience determine the level, and the employer selects it when filing the LCA with OFLC.

Why does the prevailing wage for this role vary so much from city to city?

DOL calculates prevailing wages from regional OES surveys, so each metro reflects local employer pay data. Casino-dense markets like Seattle show substantially higher floors than smaller gaming markets or Puerto Rico metros. The LCA must use the wage for the actual worksite city, not the employer's headquarters. This worksite-on-LCA rule means a cage worker placed at a Nevada property cannot use a lower-wage metro's floor.

What happens if a job offer for a sponsored position falls below the prevailing wage?

OFLC will not certify the LCA if the offered wage is below the applicable prevailing wage level for the worksite. Without a certified LCA, USCIS cannot approve the H-1B petition or advance a PERM-based green card. The employer must either increase the offered salary to meet the floor or reclassify the position at the correct wage level before refiling. There is no waiver for this requirement.

How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Gambling Cage Workers role in a specific U.S. city?

Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current wage by SOC code 43-3041 and the specific metro area matching the worksite. Select the wage level that corresponds to your experience. You can also review recent LCA disclosure data published by OFLC to see what wages comparable employers are certifying. For identifying which casino operators have sponsored this role before, Migrate Mate filters listings by role and shows each employer's sponsorship history.

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