SOC 39-3011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling Dealers — New Mexico
New Mexico
The median wage here is $36,990 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $34,320.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $36,990 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $34,320. Half of workers earn between $24,960 and $55,700. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $24,960 and the ninetieth at $56,250.
The area has 370 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.78 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 34 states with published data for this occupation, New Mexico ranks 10th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 546th of 634 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,960 | −27.3% |
| 25th | $24,960 | −27.3% |
| Median (50th) | $36,990 | +7.8% |
| 75th | $55,700 | +62.3% |
| 90th | $56,250 | +63.9% |
| Mean | $40,600 | +18.3% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in New Mexico run 7.8% below the national average, so the median of $36,990 goes as far as $40,119 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 16.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,119US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,990 a year, 7.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,960 to $56,250 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 370 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 34 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling Dealers in New Mexico?
The median annual wage is $36,990, or $17.78 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,320, so pay in New Mexico is 7.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in New Mexico earns more than $56,250 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,960 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 370 jobs in this occupation in New Mexico. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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