Prevailing Wage for Gambling Dealers
The prevailing wage for Gambling Dealers (SOC 39-3011) sets the minimum a sponsored employer must pay, whether the position is titled Blackjack Dealer, Card Dealer, or Casino Dealer. DOL establishes four wage levels tied to experience and complexity, and the floor shifts significantly depending on which U.S. city the worksite is located in.
See all jobs for Gambling DealersLook up your work address
Level 1 applies to entry-level dealers with limited experience, typically new to the table gaming floor. These workers follow established procedures closely, handle standard games under direct supervision, and have not yet developed independent judgment across multiple game types.
Level 2 covers qualified dealers with enough experience to work multiple table games with minimal supervision. This is the most common filing level for Gambling Dealers, reflecting the typical hire who is proficient but not yet in a lead or training capacity.
Level 3 applies to experienced dealers who handle complex game variations, exercise independent judgment, and may informally guide less experienced colleagues. Employers filing here typically document a sustained work history in table gaming, often spanning several years across multiple game types.
Level 4 covers fully competent dealers functioning at a senior or lead level, including dual-rate dealers who rotate between dealing and floor supervision. This level reflects the highest scope of responsibility within the non-supervisory dealing role.
Prevailing Wage for Gambling Dealers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
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
See all jobs for Gambling Dealers
See which U.S. employers are actively hiring for Gambling Dealers and sponsoring H-1B, OPT, and green card visas at or above the prevailing wage.
Search visa-sponsored jobsPrevailing Wage Guide for Gambling Dealers
Confirm your title maps to SOC 39-3011
Titles like Dual Rate Dealer or Dealer can sometimes be filed under a supervisory SOC by employers who blur the line between dealing and floor oversight. Verify that your offer letter title aligns with the 39-3011 filing, not a higher-code supervisory classification that carries a different wage floor.
Account for tips in your total compensation review
Gratuities are common in table gaming but are excluded from the DOL prevailing wage calculation. Your base wage on the LCA must clear the floor independently; tip income cannot be counted toward satisfying the required wage level, regardless of historical earnings at a given property.
Compare metro floors before evaluating offers in Nevada
Reno posts some of the lowest prevailing wage floors for this occupation nationally, well below major gaming markets elsewhere. If you are comparing offers across casino regions, the worksite city listed on the LCA determines which OES survey rate applies, not where the corporate office is headquartered.
Use Migrate Mate to identify repeat casino sponsors
Casinos and gaming resorts vary widely in their visa sponsorship history for dealing roles. Migrate Mate shows which employers have historically sponsored Gambling Dealers and filters listings by visa type, so you can focus on properties with a documented track record rather than first-time filers.
Jobs for Gambling Dealers are hiring across the US. Find yours.
Find Jobs for Gambling DealersPrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 39-3011.00 alongside Gambling Dealers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Black Jack Dealer Prevailing Wage
Black Jack Dealer Prevailing Wage
Black Jack Dealer positions fall under SOC 39-3011.00 (Gambling Dealers). 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.
Blackjack Dealer Prevailing Wage
Blackjack Dealer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Blackjack Dealer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-3011.00 (Gambling Dealers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Card Dealer Prevailing Wage
Card Dealer Prevailing Wage
Card Dealer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-3011.00 (Gambling Dealers). 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.
Casino Dealer Prevailing Wage
Casino Dealer Prevailing Wage
Casino Dealer positions fall under SOC 39-3011.00 (Gambling Dealers). 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.
Dealer Prevailing Wage
Dealer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Dealer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-3011.00 (Gambling Dealers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Dual Rate Dealer Prevailing Wage
Dual Rate Dealer Prevailing Wage
Dual Rate Dealer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-3011.00 (Gambling Dealers). 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.
Games Dealer Prevailing Wage
Games Dealer Prevailing Wage
Games Dealer positions fall under SOC 39-3011.00 (Gambling Dealers). 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.
Poker Dealer Prevailing Wage
Poker Dealer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Poker Dealer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-3011.00 (Gambling Dealers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Table Games Dealer Prevailing Wage
Table Games Dealer Prevailing Wage
Table Games Dealer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-3011.00 (Gambling Dealers). 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.
Twenty-One Dealer Prevailing Wage
Twenty-One Dealer Prevailing Wage
Twenty-One Dealer positions fall under SOC 39-3011.00 (Gambling Dealers). 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Gambling Dealers?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. For Gambling Dealers, OFLC publishes four wage levels per area based on the distribution of wages reported by employers in that region. Employers filing an LCA for a sponsored dealer must pay at least the level that matches the position's experience and duties.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which applies to my offer?
Level 1 covers entry-level dealing with close supervision; Level 2 reflects qualified independent performance across standard games; Level 3 applies to experienced dealers handling complex variants; Level 4 covers dual-rate or senior-level scope. Your employer selects the level based on the actual job duties and experience required. Review the LCA posted in the employer's public access file to see which level was certified for your specific position.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same dealer role vary so much by city?
OFLC bases each area's wage floor on regional OES survey data, which reflects what local employers actually pay. Gaming markets differ sharply: a compact tribal casino in a rural area, a major Strip resort, and a riverboat property each operate in different labor markets. The worksite address on the LCA determines which area wage applies, not the employer's headquarters. Dense gaming markets with strong union contracts tend to produce higher surveyed wages.
What happens if a job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for that level and worksite. USCIS will not approve a petition built on an underpaid LCA. If you discover a discrepancy after filing, the employer must amend the LCA before the petition can proceed. Workers in H-1B or green card processes are protected from below-floor wages under DOL wage enforcement rules.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Gambling Dealers at a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up current prevailing wages by SOC code 39-3011 and select the metropolitan area matching your worksite. Cross-reference with the employer's certified LCA, which is publicly available through the DOL disclosure data and should be posted at the worksite. Migrate Mate lists sponsored Gambling Dealers roles and shows each employer's visa sponsorship history, helping you identify which casino operators actively file for this occupation.
See which employers are hiring and sponsoring visas for Gambling Dealers right now.
Search Jobs for Gambling Dealers