Gambling Cage Workers
SOC Code: 43-3041 Job Zone 2: Some Preparation Needed
In a gambling establishment, conduct financial transactions for patrons. Accept patron's credit application and verify credit references to provide check-cashing authorization or to establish house credit accounts. May reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books. May sell gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to patrons, or to other workers for resale to patrons. May convert gambling chips, tokens, or tickets to currency upon patron's request. May use a cash register or computer to record transaction.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Gambling Cage Workers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $31,782 | $42,349 | $52,915 | $63,482 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $31,262 | $41,808 | $52,354 | $62,899 |
| Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $31,117 | $41,662 | $52,187 | $62,733 |
| West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $30,992 | $41,288 | $51,605 | $61,901 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $40,040 | $47,050 | $54,038 | $61,048 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $31,720 | $40,976 | $50,211 | $59,467 |
| Lima, OH | $29,349 | $38,438 | $47,528 | $56,618 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $29,349 | $38,438 | $47,528 | $56,618 |
| Columbus, OH | $29,349 | $38,438 | $47,528 | $56,618 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,349 | $38,438 | $47,528 | $56,618 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.5 | |
| Mathematics | 3.2 | |
| Active Listening | 3.2 | |
| Time Management | 3.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Writing | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.2 |
| Administration and Management | 3.1 |
| Administrative | 3.0 |
| Economics and Accounting | 2.8 |
| Computers and Electronics | 2.6 |
| Public Safety and Security | 2.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma | 84.8% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 13.7% |
| Associate's degree | 1.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Follow all gaming regulations.
- Maintain confidentiality of customers' transactions.
- Count funds and reconcile daily summaries of transactions to balance books.
- Convert gaming checks, coupons, tokens, or coins to currency for gaming patrons.
- Maintain cage security.
- Determine cash requirements for windows and order all necessary currency, coins, or chips.
- Verify accuracy of reports, such as authorization forms, transaction reconciliations, or exchange summary reports.
- Cash checks and process credit card advances for patrons.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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