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The national median salary for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators is $43,368 per year ($20.85/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025. The middle 50% of earners make between $36,275 and $49,213 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $61,963 per year. There are approximately 9,520 gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators employed in the United States.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gambling assets such as money, chips, and gambling equipment. Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers.
Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+0.3%
Little or no change
Annual openings
1K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
10K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
0% from new growth100% 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
Moderate-term on-the-job training
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 5 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Gambling Industries
NAICS 713200
5K
$38,790
Traveler Accommodation
NAICS 721100
3K
$44,580
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
NAICS 999300
950
$46,600
Spectator Sports
NAICS 711200
210
$38,090
Investigation and Security Services
NAICS 561600
40
$62,600
Wage range across top 5 industries: $38,090 to $62,600 (64% spread)
Wage Percentiles
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours)
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
P10
$15.74
$32,739
P25
$17.44
$36,275
P50MEDIAN
$20.85
$43,368
P75
$23.66
$49,213
P90
$29.79
$61,963
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 surveillance officers and gambling investigators salary?
The national median salary for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators is $43,368 per year ($20.85/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2025 data. The middle 50% earn between $36,275 and $49,213 annually.
How much do top-earning gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators make?
The 90th percentile salary for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators is $61,963 per year ($29.79/hr). The 75th percentile is $49,213 per year.
What is the entry-level salary for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators?
Entry-level Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators (10th percentile) earn approximately $32,739 per year ($15.74/hr). The 25th percentile is $36,275 per year.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 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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