SOC 33-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators — Indiana
Indiana · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Indiana comes to $46,910 a year, ahead of the national median of $43,370 by 8.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Indiana comes to $46,910 a year, ahead of the national median of $43,370 by 8.2%. Pay ranges from under $34,550 at the tenth percentile to more than $111,990 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,810 to $111,990.
Employment stands at 380, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Indiana ranks number 8th out of 34 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Indianapolis records the highest median at $57,580. Of the 753 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 524th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,550 | −20.3% |
| 25th | $36,810 | −15.1% |
| Median (50th) | $46,910 | +8.2% |
| 75th | $111,990 | +158.2% |
| 90th | $111,990 | +158.2% |
| Mean | $64,620 | +49.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indianapolis | $57,580 | 80 | |
| 2 | South Bend | $52,990 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Indiana run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $46,910 goes as far as $50,279 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 15.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,910as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,279US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,910 a year, 8.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,550 to $111,990 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 380 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 34 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Indianapolis, at $57,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Indiana?
The median annual wage is $46,910, or $22.55 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 $43,370, so pay in Indiana is 8.2% 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 Indiana earns more than $111,990 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,550 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Indianapolis, at $57,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 380 jobs in this occupation in Indiana. 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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