Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigatorss 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
- Indiana$64,620
- Massachusetts$59,730
- Connecticut$57,830
- Arizona$53,160
- Oregon$53,110
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- West Virginia$34,330
- Louisiana$35,400
- Kentucky$36,240
- Mississippi$37,160
- Oklahoma$37,300
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana | $64,620 | $46,910 | $31 | +41.6% | 380 |
| 2 | Massachusetts | $59,730 | $61,770 | $29 | +30.9% | 80 |
| 3 | Connecticut | $57,830 | $56,300 | $28 | +26.7% | 180 |
| 4 | Arizona | $53,160 | $50,010 | $26 | +16.5% | 380 |
| 5 | Oregon | $53,110 | $50,120 | $26 | +16.4% | 70 |
| 6 | Ohio | $53,060 | $45,880 | $26 | +16.3% | 190 |
| 7 | New York | $52,740 | $49,110 | $25 | +15.6% | 170 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $49,780 | $46,740 | $24 | +9.1% | 120 |
| 9 | Michigan | $49,490 | $46,620 | $24 | +8.5% | 330 |
| 10 | Washington | $49,400 | $45,740 | $24 | +8.3% | 470 |
| 11 | New Jersey | $48,970 | $48,620 | $24 | +7.3% | 270 |
| 12 | Maryland | $48,890 | $47,950 | $24 | +7.1% | 120 |
| 13 | Nevada | $48,560 | $46,570 | $23 | +6.4% | 820 |
| 14 | Wisconsin | $47,060 | $42,150 | $23 | +3.1% | 260 |
| 15 | California | $46,820 | $44,740 | $23 | +2.6% | 990 |
| 16 | Pennsylvania | $45,820 | $38,930 | $22 | +0.4% | 570 |
| 17 | Virginia | $45,630 | $41,980 | $22 | +0% | — |
| 18 | Illinois | $43,590 | $42,760 | $21 | -4.5% | 330 |
| 19 | Minnesota | $43,570 | $44,080 | $21 | -4.5% | 210 |
| 20 | Florida | $43,050 | $39,060 | $21 | -5.7% | 230 |
| 21 | Colorado | $42,680 | $44,340 | $21 | -6.5% | 100 |
| 22 | New Mexico | $41,240 | $36,930 | $20 | -9.6% | 110 |
| 23 | Alabama | $41,010 | $36,970 | $20 | -10.1% | 70 |
| 24 | Idaho | $40,750 | $38,850 | $20 | -10.7% | 50 |
| 25 | Kansas | $40,100 | $36,830 | $19 | -12.1% | 110 |
| 26 | Delaware | $40,060 | $38,910 | $19 | -12.2% | 50 |
| 27 | Missouri | $39,210 | $38,860 | $19 | -14.1% | 230 |
| 28 | Iowa | $38,320 | $35,750 | $18 | -16% | 230 |
| 29 | South Dakota | $37,940 | $33,820 | $18 | -16.9% | 80 |
| 30 | Oklahoma | $37,300 | $36,000 | $18 | -18.3% | 1,310 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $37,160 | $35,360 | $18 | -18.6% | 240 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $36,240 | $36,330 | $17 | -20.6% | 90 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $35,400 | $33,910 | $17 | -22.4% | 240 |
| 34 | West Virginia | $34,330 | $35,150 | $17 | -24.8% | 70 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 50 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $60,310 | $53,710 | 50 |
| 2 | Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $57,890 | $55,310 | 70 |
| 3 | Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $57,580 | $68,740 | 80 |
| 4 | New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $55,910 | $60,330 | 90 |
| 5 | South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $52,990 | $52,050 | 90 |
| 6 | Cleveland, OH | $52,780 | $57,910 | 40 |
| 7 | Tucson, AZ | $50,320 | $55,840 | 90 |
| 8 | Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $48,070 | $51,650 | 100 |
| 9 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $47,710 | $48,610 | 240 |
| 10 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,570 | $51,520 | 230 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigatorss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $76,940 | $81,790 | 390 |
| 2 | Administrative and Support Services | $64,420 | $66,270 | 60 |
| 3 | Sector 56 - Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services | $64,420 | $66,270 | 60 |
| 4 | Investigation and Security Services | $62,600 | $65,940 | 40 |
| 5 | Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services | $62,600 | $65,940 | 40 |
| 6 | Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $52,750 | $58,290 | 1,330 |
| 7 | Sector 99 - Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS | $52,750 | $58,290 | 1,330 |
| 8 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $46,600 | $48,740 | 950 |
| 9 | Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Schools and Hospitals and USPS | $44,660 | $47,610 | 4,850 |
| 10 | Accommodation | $44,580 | $45,850 | 3,170 |
| 11 | Traveler Accommodation | $44,580 | $45,850 | 3,170 |
| 12 | Casino Hotels | $44,580 | $45,850 | 3,170 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators make in the U.S.?
The median gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators salary in the United States is $43,370 per year (mean $45,630), and about 80% earn between $32,730 and $61,970.
How much do gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators make per hour?
Roughly $22 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $45,630 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators the most?
Indiana has the highest average pay for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators at $64,620 per year (median $46,910).
What is the job outlook for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators?
Employment is projected to change +0.3% from 2024 to 2034 (Slower than average), with about 1,300 openings per year.