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The national median salary for Gambling Managers is $85,571 per year ($41.14/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $70,179 and $120,494 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $165,214 per year. There are approximately 4,620 gambling managers employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+1.2%
About as fast as average
Annual openings
600
per year, on avg
Workforce today
5K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
2% from new growth98% from people leaving the role
Most openings come from replacement, not growth. Retention matters more than recruiting here.
Typical entry requirements
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience
Less than 5 years
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Gambling Industries
NAICS 713200
2K
$82,300
Traveler Accommodation
NAICS 721100
2K
$94,440
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999300
170
$74,630
Spectator Sports
NAICS 711200
150
$81,800
Management of Companies and Enterprises
NAICS 551100
80
$143,180
Wage range across top 5 industries: $74,630 to $143,180 (92% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$24.84
$51,667
P25
$33.74
$70,179
P50MEDIAN
$41.14
$85,571
P75
$57.93
$120,494
P90
$79.43
$165,214
Market Context Signal
JOLTS · other sector
Active
Openings Rate
3.4%
Quits Rate
2.0%
The labor market rebounded in March: hires jumped to 5.6M (+655K) and separations rose to 5.4M (+356K), both more than offsetting February's drop. Job openings held at 6.9M. Quits ticked to 2.0%.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average gambling managers salary?
The national median salary for Gambling Managers is $85,571 per year ($41.14/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $70,179 and $120,494 annually.
How much do top-earning gambling managers make?
The 90th percentile salary for Gambling Managers is $165,214 per year ($79.43/hr). The 75th percentile is $120,494 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for gambling managers?
Entry-level Gambling Managers (10th percentile) earn approximately $51,667 per year ($24.84/hr). The 25th percentile is $70,179 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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