SOC 11-9071 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling Managers — Kentucky
Kentucky
Median pay for this occupation in Kentucky comes to $105,340 a year, ahead of the national median of $93,220 by 13.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Kentucky comes to $105,340 a year, ahead of the national median of $93,220 by 13.0%. Pay ranges from under $43,720 at the tenth percentile to more than $164,760 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $58,170 to $158,660.
Employment stands at 30, or 0.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Kentucky ranks number 3rd out of 27 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 699 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 62nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,720 | −53.1% |
| 25th | $58,170 | −37.6% |
| Median (50th) | $105,340 | +13.0% |
| 75th | $158,660 | +70.2% |
| 90th | $164,760 | +76.7% |
| Mean | $107,860 | +15.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Kentucky run 9.8% below the national average, so the median of $105,340 goes as far as $116,785 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 25.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$105,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
90.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$116,785US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $105,340 a year, 13.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $43,720 to $164,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 30 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 3rd of 27 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling Managers in Kentucky?
The median annual wage is $105,340, or $50.64 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $93,220, so pay in Kentucky is 13.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Kentucky earns more than $164,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $43,720 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 30 jobs in this occupation in Kentucky. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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