Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary
The median gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators salary in the United States is $43,370 per year ($20.85/hour). Salaries range from $32,730 at the entry level to $61,970+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 9,520 gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 0.3% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$43,370
per year
Hourly Rate
$20.85
per hour
Employment
9,520
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$32,730
25th percentile
$36,270
Median
$43,370
75th percentile
$49,210
90th percentile
$61,970
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+0.3%
Slower than average
Annual Openings
1,300
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
+ Less than 5 years experience
Training Needed
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$34K$62K■ No data
Top Paying States
Massachusetts
$62K
+42%
Connecticut
$56K
+30%
Oregon
$50K
+16%
Arizona
$50K
+15%
New York
$49K
+13%
New Jersey
$49K
+12%
Maryland
$48K
+11%
Indiana
$47K
+8%
North Dakota
$47K
+8%
Michigan
$47K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $61,770 | +42.4% |
| Connecticut | $56,300 | +29.8% |
| Oregon | $50,120 | +15.6% |
| Arizona | $50,010 | +15.3% |
| New York | $49,110 | +13.2% |
| New Jersey | $48,620 | +12.1% |
| Maryland | $47,950 | +10.6% |
| Indiana | $46,910 | +8.2% |
| North Dakota | $46,740 | +7.8% |
| Michigan | $46,620 | +7.5% |
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Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $57,890 | +33.5% |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $57,580 | +32.8% |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $55,910 | +28.9% |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $52,990 | +22.2% |
| Cleveland, OH | $52,780 | +21.7% |
| Tucson, AZ | $50,320 | +16.0% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,070 | +10.8% |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $47,710 | +10.0% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,570 | +9.7% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $47,420 | +9.3% |
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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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