SOC 33-9031 · May 2025 · United States
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators across the United States is $43,370 per year, measured over 9,520 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $61,770.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
Pay for this occupation varies by 82.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $61,770 and South Dakota pays $33,820.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $61,770 | 80 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $56,300 | 180 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $50,120 | 70 | |
| 4 | Arizona | $50,010 | 380 | |
| 5 | New York | $49,110 | 170 | |
| 6 | New Jersey | $48,620 | 270 | |
| 7 | Maryland | $47,950 | 120 | |
| 8 | Indiana | $46,910 | 380 | |
| 9 | North Dakota | $46,740 | 120 | |
| 10 | Michigan | $46,620 | 330 |
States with the most Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma | 1,310 | $36,000 | |
| 2 | California | 990 | $44,740 | |
| 3 | Nevada | 820 | $46,570 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 570 | $38,930 | |
| 5 | Washington | 470 | $45,740 | |
| 6 | Arizona | 380 | $50,010 | |
| 7 | Indiana | 380 | $46,910 | |
| 8 | Illinois | 330 | $42,760 | |
| 9 | Michigan | 330 | $46,620 | |
| 10 | New Jersey | 270 | $48,620 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $57,890 | 70 |
| 2 | Indianapolis | $57,580 | 80 |
| 3 | New York | $55,910 | 90 |
| 4 | South Bend | $52,990 | 90 |
| 5 | Cleveland | $52,780 | 40 |
| 6 | Tucson | $50,320 | 90 |
| 7 | Los Angeles | $48,070 | 100 |
| 8 | Atlantic City | $47,710 | 240 |
| 9 | Seattle | $47,570 | 230 |
| 10 | Las Vegas | $47,420 | 660 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 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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