Average Salary for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
SOC 33-9031 · Protective Service Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in the United States is $43,900 ($21.11/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $34,020 at the 10th percentile to $62,360 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 10,000 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 47.1% since 2014.
Median Annual
$43,900
Mean Annual
$46,710
10th Pct
$34,020
75th Pct
$50,610
Employment
10,000
Salary Distribution
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $105,990 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $66,370 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,370 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $53,060 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $51,030 |
| Tucson, AZ | $50,400 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $47,920 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $47,780 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $47,760 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,050 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,730 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $46,680 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $46,410 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $46,110 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $45,710 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $61,090 |
| North Dakota | $58,480 |
| Indiana | $58,110 |
| Michigan | $51,980 |
| Arizona | $49,520 |
| Maryland | $49,410 |
| New Jersey | $49,190 |
| New York | $48,720 |
| Oregon | $48,330 |
| Nevada | $47,220 |
| Washington | $46,220 |
| California | $45,190 |
| Illinois | $43,590 |
| Wisconsin | $43,040 |
| Colorado | $42,750 |
| Virginia | $42,480 |
| Minnesota | $41,200 |
| Florida | $39,730 |
| Idaho | $39,240 |
| Iowa | $39,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,010 |
| Delaware | $38,710 |
| Oklahoma | $37,700 |
| Kansas | $37,430 |
| South Dakota | $37,250 |
| Alabama | $36,970 |
| Kentucky | $36,920 |
| New Mexico | $36,910 |
| Mississippi | $36,670 |
| Missouri | $36,380 |
| West Virginia | $35,490 |
| Texas | $34,020 |
| Louisiana | $33,960 |
| Puerto Rico | $21,720 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $85,010 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $53,060 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $53,060 |
| Investigation and Security Services | $51,160 |
| Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services | $51,160 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $48,120 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $48,120 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $45,150 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $45,130 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $44,690 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $44,680 |
| Casino Hotels | $44,680 |
| Accommodation | $44,680 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $44,190 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $42,340 |
| Other Support Services | $42,340 |
| Gambling Industries | $40,450 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $40,450 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $40,310 |
| Spectator Sports | $38,140 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $38,140 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $43,900 |
| 2023 | $39,210 |
| 2022 | $35,970 |
| 2021 | $35,450 |
| 2020 | $35,300 |
| 2019 | $34,190 |
| 2018 | $32,680 |
| 2017 | $33,260 |
| 2016 | $32,630 |
| 2015 | $31,170 |
| 2014 | $29,840 |