Gambling Dealers vs. Childcare Workers: Who Earns More?
Childcare Workerss out-earn Gambling Dealerss by $660 a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Gambling Dealerss land at $34,320 and Childcare Workerss at $34,980. The education gap is real: gambling dealer programs typically require high school diploma or equivalent, while childcare worker programs require high school diploma or equivalent. Top-paying state for Gambling Dealerss is Oregon ($62,230); for Childcare Workerss it's District of Columbia ($47,340).
Pay by state
States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Gambling Dealers median pay.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.
Common questions
Who earns more, Gambling Dealerss or Childcare Workerss?
Childcare Workerss earn more nationally. The median is $34,320 for Gambling Dealerss versus $34,980 for Childcare Workerss, a difference of $660. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.
Which has better job growth, Gambling Dealers or Childcare Workers?
BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.
Which requires more education, Gambling Dealers or Childcare Workers?
Gambling Dealers typically requires high school diploma or equivalent. Childcare Workers requires high school diploma or equivalent. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.
Where do Gambling Dealerss get paid the most?
Oregon is the top-paying state for Gambling Dealerss at $62,230/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.
How does Gambling Dealers vs. Childcare Workers pay differ by state?
The gap varies significantly by state. In Oregon, Gambling Dealerss earn $62,230 vs. $38,650 for Childcare Workerss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.