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Game operator salary
Average game operator salary
$36,143
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Average game operator salary by state
Highest paying states for game operators
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $51,748 | $24.88 |
| 2 | Georgia | $43,927 | $21.12 |
| 3 | New York | $43,472 | $20.90 |
| 4 | Wyoming | $37,650 | $18.10 |
| 5 | Maine | $46,553 | $22.38 |
| 6 | Idaho | $50,319 | $24.19 |
| 7 | Texas | $37,237 | $17.90 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $35,500 | $17.07 |
| 9 | Arizona | $37,210 | $17.89 |
| 10 | Oregon | $39,273 | $18.88 |
| 11 | Nevada | $34,789 | $16.73 |
| 12 | Alaska | $36,707 | $17.65 |
| 13 | Michigan | $39,974 | $19.22 |
| 14 | Arkansas | $37,029 | $17.80 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $38,525 | $18.52 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $38,401 | $18.46 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $33,512 | $16.11 |
| 18 | Virginia | $35,852 | $17.24 |
| 19 | North Carolina | $34,740 | $16.70 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $34,732 | $16.70 |
| 21 | Colorado | $35,929 | $17.27 |
| 22 | Maryland | $33,271 | $16.00 |
| 23 | New Jersey | $32,947 | $15.84 |
| 24 | New Hampshire | $33,117 | $15.92 |
| 25 | Massachusetts | $33,340 | $16.03 |
| 26 | District of Columbia | $33,108 | $15.92 |
| 27 | Utah | $32,310 | $15.53 |
| 28 | Florida | $32,815 | $15.78 |
| 29 | California | $33,129 | $15.93 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $31,145 | $14.97 |
| 31 | Iowa | $32,629 | $15.69 |
| 32 | North Dakota | $33,272 | $16.00 |
| 33 | Delaware | $33,553 | $16.13 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $31,880 | $15.33 |
| 35 | Connecticut | $33,823 | $16.26 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $30,877 | $14.84 |
| 37 | Vermont | $33,000 | $15.87 |
| 38 | Hawaii | $24,609 | $11.83 |
| 39 | Missouri | $30,407 | $14.62 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $29,231 | $14.05 |
| 41 | Pennsylvania | $25,835 | $12.42 |
| 42 | Ohio | $24,473 | $11.77 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $24,309 | $11.69 |
| 44 | Montana | $25,885 | $12.44 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $22,758 | $10.94 |
| 46 | Indiana | $22,862 | $10.99 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $22,524 | $10.83 |
| 48 | South Dakota | $25,083 | $12.06 |
| 49 | Alabama | $23,678 | $11.38 |
| 50 | Kansas | $23,675 | $11.38 |
| 51 | Illinois | $24,571 | $11.81 |
Game operator salary details
A game operator's salary ranges from $26,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a game operator's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| Average | $36,143 | $3,012 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 | $2,167 | $13 |
Highest paying game operator jobs
The highest paying types of game operators are gaming commissioner, croupier, and casino games dealer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | $39,983 | $3,332 | $19.22 | 2,027 |
| Poker Dealer | $40,585 | $3,382 | $19.51 | 1,046 |
| Table Games Dealer | $40,422 | $3,369 | $19.43 | 1,431 |
| Operator | $37,928 | $3,161 | $18.23 | 159,077 |
| Ride Operator | $33,398 | $2,783 | $16.06 | 29,616 |
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Game operator salary trends
The average game operator salary has risen by $8,039 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average game operator earned $28,104 annually, but today, they earn $36,143 a year. That works out to a 23% change in pay for game operators over the last decade.
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Average game operator salary over time
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Game operator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,100 | $17.38 | +10.4% |
| 2024 | $32,400 | $15.56 | +5.4% |
| 2023 | $30,600 | $14.73 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $30,200 | $14.51 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $29,400 | $14.12 | +1.5% |
Recently added game operator salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tutor Intelligence | Robot Video Game Operator | Watertown Town, MA | 06/29/2025 | $41,740 |
| MGM Resorts | Games Operator, Virtual Reality-MGM Grand | Las Vegas, NV | 06/28/2025 | $25,044 |
| Traders Village | Rides Games Operator | Grand Prairie, TX | 06/26/2025 | $25,044 |
| Major League Baseball Players Association | Game Operator (Seasonal) | Secaucus, NJ | 06/21/2025 | $52,175 |
| MLB | Game Operator (Seasonal) | Secaucus, NJ | 06/20/2025 | $52,175 |
| Caesars Entertainment | Midway Game Operator-Circus Circus | Reno, NV | 06/16/2025 | $29,218 |
| Kelly Services | Game Operator | Queensbury, NY | 06/14/2025 | $37,566 |
| Avenues1 | Game Day Operator (Volleyball and Basketball) | New York, NY | 06/10/2025 | $37,566 |
| Avenues | Game Day Operator (Volleyball and Basketball) | New York, NY | 06/06/2025 | $37,566 |
| Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma | Surveillance Game Protection Operator | Grant, OK | 05/29/2025 | $44,286 |
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