SOC 33-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators — West North Dakota
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area
In West North Dakota, ND the median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators reaches $60,310 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In West North Dakota, ND the median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators reaches $60,310 a year. That is 39.1% more than the national median of $43,370. Pay ranges from under $38,210 at the tenth percentile to more than $61,740 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $42,640 to $61,610.
Employment stands at 50, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Of the 279 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 140th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,210 | −11.9% |
| 25th | $42,640 | −1.7% |
| Median (50th) | $60,310 | +39.1% |
| 75th | $61,610 | +42.1% |
| 90th | $61,740 | +42.4% |
| Mean | $53,710 | +23.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in West North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $60,310 goes as far as $67,764 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 56.2% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$67,764US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,310 a year, 39.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $38,210 to $61,740 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in West North Dakota, ND?
The median annual wage is $60,310, or $28.99 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 West North Dakota, ND is 39.1% 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 West North Dakota, ND earns more than $61,740 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $38,210 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 50 jobs in this occupation in West North Dakota, ND. 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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