SOC 33-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators — Michigan
Michigan
At $46,620, median pay for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Michigan tracks the national median of $43,370 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $46,620, median pay for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Michigan tracks the national median of $43,370 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $41,910 and $56,460. The lowest tenth earn under $36,000, while the highest tenth earn more than $61,070.
The area has 330 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.23 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 34 states with published data for this occupation, Michigan ranks 10th by median wage. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 544th of 774 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,000 | −17.0% |
| 25th | $41,910 | −3.4% |
| Median (50th) | $46,620 | +7.5% |
| 75th | $56,460 | +30.2% |
| 90th | $61,070 | +40.8% |
| Mean | $49,490 | +14.1% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $46,620 goes as far as $48,462 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$46,620as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,462US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $46,620 a year, 7.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,000 to $61,070 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 330 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 10th of 34 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $46,620, or $22.41 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 Michigan is 7.5% 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 Michigan earns more than $61,070 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,000 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 330 jobs in this occupation in Michigan. 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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