SOC 39-3019 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling Service Workers, All Other — Philadelphia
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
In Philadelphia, PA the median wage is $29,870.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Philadelphia, PA the median wage is $29,870. That is 17.7% lower than the national median of $36,310. Pay ranges from under $28,190 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,870 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,980 to $45,100.
Employment stands at 200, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 713 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 710th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,190 | −22.4% |
| 25th | $28,980 | −20.2% |
| Median (50th) | $29,870 | −17.7% |
| 75th | $45,100 | +24.2% |
| 90th | $55,870 | +53.9% |
| Mean | $36,350 | +0.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Philadelphia run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $29,870 goes as far as $30,605 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,870as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,605US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,870 a year, 17.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,190 to $55,870 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling Service Workers, All Other in Philadelphia, PA?
The median annual wage is $29,870, or $14.36 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 $36,310, so pay in Philadelphia, PA is 17.7% lower. 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 Philadelphia, PA earns more than $55,870 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,190 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 200 jobs in this occupation in Philadelphia, PA. 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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