Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $43,370 · Median hourly: $20.85 · Employment: 9,520
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,730 | $15.74 |
| 25th | $36,270 | $17.44 |
| Median | $43,370 | $20.85 |
| 75th | $49,210 | $23.66 |
| 90th | $61,970 | $29.79 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 33-9031
- Total U.S. employment: 9,520
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $32,730, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $61,970 — a 1.9x gap between entry-level and top earners.
With approximately 9,520 gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators employed, this is a modest occupation in the labor market.
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,970 | $17.78 | -14.8% | 70 |
| Arizona | $50,010 | $24.05 | +15.3% | 380 |
| California | $44,740 | $21.51 | +3.2% | 990 |
| Colorado | $44,340 | $21.32 | +2.2% | 100 |
| Connecticut | $56,300 | $27.07 | +29.8% | 180 |
| Delaware | $38,910 | $18.71 | -10.3% | 50 |
| Florida | $39,060 | $18.78 | -9.9% | 230 |
| Idaho | $38,850 | $18.68 | -10.4% | 50 |
| Illinois | $42,760 | $20.56 | -1.4% | 330 |
| Indiana | $46,910 | $22.55 | +8.2% | 380 |
| Iowa | $35,750 | $17.19 | -17.6% | 230 |
| Kansas | $36,830 | $17.71 | -15.1% | 110 |
| Kentucky | $36,330 | $17.46 | -16.2% | 90 |
| Louisiana | $33,910 | $16.30 | -21.8% | 240 |
| Maryland | $47,950 | $23.05 | +10.6% | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $61,770 | $29.70 | +42.4% | 80 |
| Michigan | $46,620 | $22.41 | +7.5% | 330 |
| Minnesota | $44,080 | $21.19 | +1.6% | 210 |
| Mississippi | $35,360 | $17.00 | -18.5% | 240 |
| Missouri | $38,860 | $18.68 | -10.4% | 230 |
| Nevada | $46,570 | $22.39 | +7.4% | 820 |
| New Jersey | $48,620 | $23.37 | +12.1% | 270 |
| New Mexico | $36,930 | $17.75 | -14.8% | 110 |
| New York | $49,110 | $23.61 | +13.2% | 170 |
| North Dakota | $46,740 | $22.47 | +7.8% | 120 |
| Ohio | $45,880 | $22.06 | +5.8% | 190 |
| Oklahoma | $36,000 | $17.31 | -17.0% | 1,310 |
| Oregon | $50,120 | $24.10 | +15.6% | 70 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,930 | $18.72 | -10.2% | 570 |
| South Dakota | $33,820 | $16.26 | -22.0% | 80 |
| Virginia | $41,980 | $20.19 | -3.2% | 0 |
| Washington | $45,740 | $21.99 | +5.5% | 470 |
| West Virginia | $35,150 | $16.90 | -19.0% | 70 |
| Wisconsin | $42,150 | $20.26 | -2.8% | 260 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators?
The median annual wage for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators is $43,370 ($20.85 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 9,520 gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $20.85. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.