Gambling Managers Salary
The median gambling managers salary in the United States is $93,220 per year ($44.82/hour). Salaries range from $55,960 at the entry level to $164,350+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 5,030 gambling managers jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 1.2% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$93,220
per year
Hourly Rate
$44.82
per hour
Employment
5,030
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$55,960
25th percentile
$72,570
Median
$93,220
75th percentile
$122,990
90th percentile
$164,350
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+1.2%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
600
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
+ Less than 5 years experience
Gambling Managers Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$61K$107K■ No data
Top Paying States
Texas
$107K
+14%
Washington
$106K
+14%
Kentucky
$105K
+13%
New York
$102K
+10%
Michigan
$102K
+9%
New Jersey
$101K
+9%
New Mexico
$101K
+9%
Massachusetts
$100K
+8%
Ohio
$100K
+7%
California
$99K
+6%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | $106,670 | +14.4% |
| Washington | $106,450 | +14.2% |
| Kentucky | $105,340 | +13.0% |
| New York | $102,350 | +9.8% |
| Michigan | $101,860 | +9.3% |
| New Jersey | $101,470 | +8.9% |
| New Mexico | $101,260 | +8.6% |
| Massachusetts | $100,460 | +7.8% |
| Ohio | $99,650 | +6.9% |
| California | $99,230 | +6.4% |
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Gambling Managers Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $125,790 | +34.9% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $124,840 | +33.9% |
| Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $121,420 | +30.3% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $115,790 | +24.2% |
| Cleveland, OH | $106,820 | +14.6% |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $105,500 | +13.2% |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $101,930 | +9.3% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,760 | +9.2% |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $101,470 | +8.9% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,460 | +7.8% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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