SOC 33-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators — Oklahoma
Oklahoma · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Oklahoma is $36,000 per year, 17.0% below the national median of $43,370.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Oklahoma is $36,000 per year, 17.0% below the national median of $43,370. Pay ranges from under $30,070 at the tenth percentile to more than $45,820 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,110 to $40,980.
Employment stands at 1,310, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 34 states with published data for this occupation, Oklahoma ranks 29th by median wage. Tulsa leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $34,590. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 614th of 710 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,070 | −30.7% |
| 25th | $32,110 | −26.0% |
| Median (50th) | $36,000 | −17.0% |
| 75th | $40,980 | −5.5% |
| 90th | $45,820 | +5.6% |
| Mean | $37,300 | −14.0% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Oklahoma
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tulsa | $34,590 | 270 | |
| 2 | Oklahoma City | $32,490 | 60 | |
| 3 | Lawton | $32,080 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $36,000 goes as far as $41,002 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 5.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,000as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,002US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,000 a year, 17.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,070 to $45,820 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,310 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 29th of 34 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Tulsa, at $34,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $36,000, or $17.31 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 Oklahoma is 17.0% lower. 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 Oklahoma earns more than $45,820 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,070 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 Tulsa, at $34,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,310 jobs in this occupation in Oklahoma. 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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