Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,740 |
|---|---|
| Louisville, KY | $61,490 |
| New York, NY | $60,330 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,480 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,910 |
| Tucson, AZ | $55,840 |
| Washington, DC | $55,310 |
| South Bend, IN | $52,050 |
| Chicago, IL | $51,980 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,650 |
| Seattle, WA | $51,520 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $49,660 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $48,610 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,810 |
| Denver, CO | $47,480 |
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Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary by state
Indiana pays gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators the most statewide, $64,620 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $64,620 | $46,910 | 380 | 2 | $68,740 | $52,050 |
| Massachusetts | $59,730 | $61,770 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Connecticut | $57,830 | $56,300 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $55,310 | $55,310 |
| Arizona | $53,160 | $50,010 | 380 | 1 | $55,840 | $55,840 |
| Oregon | $53,110 | $50,120 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Ohio | $53,060 | $45,880 | 190 | 2 | $58,480 | $57,910 |
| New York | $52,740 | $49,110 | 170 | 1 | $60,330 | $60,330 |
| North Dakota | $49,780 | $46,740 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $49,490 | $46,620 | 330 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington | $49,400 | $45,740 | 470 | 1 | $51,520 | $51,520 |
| New Jersey | $48,970 | $48,620 | 270 | 1 | $48,610 | $48,610 |
| Maryland | $48,890 | $47,950 | 120 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $48,560 | $46,570 | 820 | 2 | $49,660 | $45,060 |
| Wisconsin | $47,060 | $42,150 | 260 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| California | $46,820 | $44,740 | 990 | 5 | $51,650 | $44,990 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,820 | $38,930 | 570 | 2 | $47,810 | $46,010 |
| Virginia | $45,630 | $41,980 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Illinois | $43,590 | $42,760 | 330 | 1 | $51,980 | $51,980 |
| Minnesota | $43,570 | $44,080 | 210 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Florida | $43,050 | $39,060 | 230 | 1 | $43,800 | $43,800 |
| Tennessee | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $42,800 | $42,800 |
| Colorado | $42,680 | $44,340 | 100 | 1 | $47,480 | $47,480 |
| New Mexico | $41,240 | $36,930 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Alabama | $41,010 | $36,970 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Idaho | $40,750 | $38,850 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $40,100 | $36,830 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | $40,060 | $38,910 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $39,210 | $38,860 | 230 | 2 | $41,700 | $40,930 |
| Iowa | $38,320 | $35,750 | 230 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $37,940 | $33,820 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $37,300 | $36,000 | 1,310 | 3 | $36,950 | $34,910 |
| Mississippi | $37,160 | $35,360 | 240 | 1 | $36,960 | $36,960 |
| Kentucky | $36,240 | $36,330 | 90 | 1 | $61,490 | $61,490 |
| Louisiana | $35,400 | $33,910 | 240 | 2 | $39,400 | $30,510 |
| West Virginia | $34,330 | $35,150 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $24,620 | $22,950 | 250 | 2 | $25,570 | $24,690 |
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis, IN | $68,740 | $57,580 | $33.05 | 80 |
| Louisville, KY | $61,490 | $43,600 | $29.56 | 40 |
| New York, NY | $60,330 | $55,910 | $29.01 | 90 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $58,480 | $45,880 | $28.12 | 100 |
| Cleveland, OH | $57,910 | $52,780 | $27.84 | 40 |
| Tucson, AZ | $55,840 | $50,320 | $26.85 | 90 |
| Washington, DC | $55,310 | $57,890 | $26.59 | 70 |
| South Bend, IN | $52,050 | $52,990 | $25.02 | 90 |
| Chicago, IL | $51,980 | $46,100 | $24.99 | 300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $51,650 | $48,070 | $24.83 | 100 |
| Seattle, WA | $51,520 | $47,570 | $24.77 | 230 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $49,660 | $47,420 | $23.88 | 660 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $48,610 | $47,710 | $23.37 | 240 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,810 | $45,490 | $22.98 | 230 |
| Denver, CO | $47,480 | $45,610 | $22.83 | 50 |
| Riverside, CA | $47,460 | $44,660 | $22.82 | 290 |
| San Francisco, CA | $46,720 | $46,630 | $22.46 | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $46,100 | $45,570 | $22.16 | 100 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $46,010 | $38,030 | $22.12 | 110 |
| Reno, NV | $45,060 | $45,150 | $21.66 | 100 |
| Sacramento, CA | $44,990 | $44,810 | $21.63 | 70 |
| Miami, FL | $43,800 | $39,060 | $21.06 | 140 |
| Memphis, TN | $42,800 | $41,930 | $20.58 | 80 |
| St. Louis, MO | $41,700 | $39,020 | $20.05 | 90 |
| Kansas City, MO | $40,930 | $35,980 | $19.68 | 110 |
| New Orleans, LA | $39,400 | $36,130 | $18.94 | 50 |
| Gulfport, MS | $36,960 | $35,360 | $17.77 | 110 |
| Tulsa, OK | $36,950 | $34,590 | $17.77 | 270 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $36,810 | $32,490 | $17.70 | 60 |
| Lawton, OK | $34,910 | $32,080 | $16.78 | 110 |
| Shreveport, LA | $30,510 | $28,860 | $14.67 | 80 |
| Ponce, PR | $25,570 | $23,830 | $12.29 | 30 |
| San Juan, PR | $24,690 | $23,000 | $11.87 | 200 |
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Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary: questions
Where do gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators make the most money?
In Indianapolis, IN, with an average of $68,740 a year, among the 33 metro areas we cover.
What is the average gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators salary in the U.S.?
$45,630 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $43,370, so half of gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators earn more than that and half less.
What salary should gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators nationwide earn between $36,270 (25th percentile) and $49,210 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators the most?
Indiana, with a statewide average of $64,620 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators pay the lowest?
San Juan, PR, at $24,690 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 33-9031.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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