Gambling Dealers pay range in Chico
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,320 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,210 or more. The middle half of gambling dealers in Chico earn between $34,320 and $34,710.
- $34K10th
- $34K25th
- $34KMedian
- $35K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $37,870 | $3,156 | $18.21 |
| Median | $34,320 | $2,860 | $16.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $34,320 | $2,860 | $16.50 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $34,710 | $2,892 | $16.69 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Gambling Dealers pay in Chico vs. California and the U.S.
Gambling dealers in Chico earn 8% less than the California average ($41,140) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($42,550). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $34,320.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chico | $37,870 | $34,320 | $34,320 | $45,210 | 100 |
| California | $41,140 | $35,090 | $34,320 | $50,810 | 15,050 |
| United States | $42,550 | $34,320 | $24,040 | $77,090 | 83,910 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Gambling Dealers salary after taxes in Chico
On the average salary of $37,870, a single filer in Chico takes home about $31,958 a year, or $2,663 a month and $1,229 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Chico a good place for gambling dealers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Chico area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.2), so the average $37,870 buys what about $37,422 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Chico ($48,050). A typical home costs $401,581, or 10.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Gambling Dealers salary in other California cities
Chico ranks 7th of 9 California metro areas for this job; San Jose pays the most ($62,230).
- San Jose$62,230
- San Diego$49,570
- Riverside$40,130
- San Francisco$39,890
- Sacramento$38,250
- Fresno$37,880
- Chico$37,870
- Los Angeles$37,520
- Stockton$37,440
Highest-paying cities for gambling dealers
Seattle, WA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($73,870).
- Seattle, WA$73,870
- Bremerton, WA$72,120
- Yakima, WA$69,120
- San Jose, CA$62,230
- Tucson, AZ$61,620
Does this match what you are paid?
Anonymous, no account. Results update as visitors answer.
Share your pay anonymously
Gambling Dealers salary in Chico: questions
How much do gambling dealers make an hour in Chico?
$18.21 an hour on average, and $16.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level gambling dealers salary in Chico?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,320 a year and the 25th percentile is $34,320, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the gambling dealers take-home pay in Chico?
About $31,958 a year ($2,663 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $37,870. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do gambling dealers earn more in Chico than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% less than the U.S. average for this job ($42,550).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-3011; area Chico, CA (17020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.37, this job is 2.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
Read the full methodology. Spotted an error? Tell us.