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What is a pit boss and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
ScorePit BossUS Average
Salary
3.7

Avg. Salary $46,867

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
5.4
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.12%

Asian 8.70%

Black or African American 11.82%

Hispanic or Latino 10.02%

Unknown 4.93%

White 61.41%

Gender

female 24.24%

male 75.76%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress level
10.0

Stress level is very high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
8.5

Complexity level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work life balance
9.5

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Pit boss career paths

Key steps to become a pit boss

  1. Explore pit boss education requirements

    Most common pit boss degrees

    Bachelor's

    31.9 %

    Associate

    28.3 %

    High School Diploma

    27.4 %
  2. Start to develop specific pit boss skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Customer Service39.64%
    Casino Floor18.13%
    State Regulations7.54%
    Internal Controls6.17%
    Game Operations5.78%
  3. Complete relevant pit boss training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New pit bosses learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a pit boss based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real pit boss resumes.
  4. Research pit boss duties and responsibilities

    • Provide leadership, planning and specifications for call processing and carrier services billing software development.
    • Provide leadership, planning and specifications for call processing and carrier services billing software development.
  5. Apply for pit boss jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a pit boss job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average pit boss salary

The average pit boss salary in the United States is $46,867 per year or $23 per hour. Pit boss salaries range between $33,000 and $65,000 per year.

Average pit boss salary
$46,867 Yearly
$22.53 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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