Gambling Managers Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for gambling managerss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- California$121,870
- Washington$120,570
- Massachusetts$112,820
- Mississippi$112,530
- New York$112,230
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$72,260
- Iowa$79,800
- Oklahoma$80,830
- Nebraska$80,870
- North Dakota$82,650
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $121,870 | $99,230 | $59 | +18.3% | 620 |
| 2 | Washington | $120,570 | $106,450 | $58 | +17% | 130 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $112,820 | $100,460 | $54 | +9.5% | 40 |
| 4 | Mississippi | $112,530 | $97,170 | $54 | +9.2% | 160 |
| 5 | New York | $112,230 | $102,350 | $54 | +8.9% | 180 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $111,510 | $101,470 | $54 | +8.2% | 130 |
| 7 | Texas | $110,900 | $106,670 | $53 | +7.6% | 60 |
| 8 | Kentucky | $107,860 | $105,340 | $52 | +4.7% | 30 |
| 9 | Indiana | $107,130 | $98,920 | $52 | +4% | 110 |
| 10 | Michigan | $106,070 | $101,860 | $51 | +2.9% | 190 |
| 11 | Ohio | $105,250 | $99,650 | $51 | +2.1% | 110 |
| 12 | New Mexico | $104,710 | $101,260 | $50 | +1.6% | 70 |
| 13 | Florida | $103,730 | $96,180 | $50 | +0.7% | 230 |
| 14 | Nevada | $103,590 | $91,250 | $50 | +0.5% | 790 |
| 15 | Maryland | $99,440 | $77,320 | $48 | -3.5% | 180 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $96,220 | $94,800 | $46 | -6.6% | 170 |
| 17 | Missouri | $95,570 | $85,630 | $46 | -7.3% | 70 |
| 18 | Arizona | $94,590 | $82,840 | $45 | -8.2% | 220 |
| 19 | Arkansas | $93,270 | $77,860 | $45 | -9.5% | 50 |
| 20 | Minnesota | $91,600 | $77,360 | $44 | -11.1% | — |
| 21 | Louisiana | $88,220 | $82,140 | $42 | -14.4% | 240 |
| 22 | Illinois | $86,420 | $79,610 | $42 | -16.1% | 310 |
| 23 | North Dakota | $82,650 | $79,300 | $40 | -19.8% | 30 |
| 24 | Nebraska | $80,870 | $61,360 | $39 | -21.5% | 40 |
| 25 | Oklahoma | $80,830 | $77,380 | $39 | -21.6% | 220 |
| 26 | Iowa | $79,800 | $76,350 | $38 | -22.6% | 100 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $72,260 | $74,270 | $35 | -29.9% | 50 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 31 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $125,790 | $132,170 | 50 |
| 2 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $124,840 | $132,070 | 40 |
| 3 | Gulfport-Biloxi, MS | $121,420 | $134,350 | 60 |
| 4 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $115,790 | $128,510 | 70 |
| 5 | Cleveland, OH | $106,820 | $115,310 | 40 |
| 6 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $105,500 | $103,790 | 90 |
| 7 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $101,930 | $106,040 | 100 |
| 8 | San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $101,760 | $125,640 | 80 |
| 9 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $101,470 | $109,630 | 120 |
| 10 | Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $100,460 | $120,020 | 40 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing gambling managerss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $133,820 | $160,550 | 80 |
| 2 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $133,820 | $160,550 | 80 |
| 3 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $133,820 | $160,550 | 80 |
| 4 | Accommodation | $99,490 | $108,310 | 2,020 |
| 5 | Traveler Accommodation | $99,490 | $108,310 | 2,020 |
| 6 | Casino Hotels | $99,490 | $108,310 | 2,020 |
| 7 | Sector 72 - Accommodation and Food Services | $99,490 | $108,290 | 2,030 |
| 8 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $96,430 | $105,810 | 1,750 |
| 9 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $96,200 | $106,700 | 160 |
| 10 | Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $96,200 | $105,720 | 1,720 |
| 11 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $96,200 | $106,700 | 160 |
| 12 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $95,200 | $105,740 | 130 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2017, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do gambling managers make in the U.S.?
The median gambling managers salary in the United States is $93,220 per year (mean $103,050), and about 80% earn between $55,960 and $164,350.
How much do gambling managers make per hour?
Roughly $50 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $103,050 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays gambling managers the most?
California has the highest average pay for gambling managers at $121,870 per year (median $99,230).
What is the job outlook for gambling managers?
Employment is projected to change +1.2% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 600 openings per year.
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