Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary
- 10th pct
- $32,730
- Middle 50%
- $36,270–$49,210
- 90th pct
- $61,970
The BLS estimates 9,520 Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $43,370 ($20.85 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 33-9031). Across 10 metros with published figures, medians range from $23,000 in San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR to $47,710 in Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE9,520 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators earn the most
10 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $47,710 | 240 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,570 | 230 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $47,420 | 660 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,100 | 300 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $45,490 | 230 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $44,660 | 290 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $40,890 | 420 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $34,980 | 270 |
| Tulsa, OK | $34,590 | 270 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $23,000 | 200 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $47,420 | 660 |
| Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $40,890 | 420 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $46,100 | 300 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $44,660 | 290 |
| Tulsa, OK | $34,590 | 270 |
| Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area | $34,980 | 270 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $47,710 | 240 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $45,490 | 230 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $47,570 | 230 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | $23,000 | 200 |
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Questions
What is the median Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary in the U.S.?
$43,370 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $36,270–$49,210.
How much do Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $20.85 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $17.44–$23.66 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $29.79. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($47,710), Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($47,570), Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV ($47,420). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.