Gambling Managers Salary by State
The national median pay for gambling managers is $93,220 a year. By state, it ranges from $61,360 in Nebraska to $106,670 in Texas.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $55,960
- 25th percentile
- $72,570
- Median
- $93,220
- 75th percentile
- $122,990
- Top 10%
- $164,350
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 5,030 jobs.
Median pay in 27 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $106,670 | +14% | $60,680 | $171,770 | 60 |
| 2 | Washington | $106,450 | +14% | $81,010 | $171,650 | 130 |
| 3 | Kentucky | $105,340 | +13% | $43,720 | $164,760 | 30 |
| 4 | New York | $102,350 | +10% | $78,520 | $151,500 | 180 |
| 5 | Michigan | $101,860 | +9% | $64,530 | $156,500 | 190 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $101,470 | +9% | $78,430 | $168,960 | 130 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $101,260 | +9% | $67,330 | $138,220 | 70 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $100,460 | +8% | $100,460 | $181,580 | 40 |
| 9 | Ohio | $99,650 | +7% | $65,090 | $163,140 | 110 |
| 10 | California | $99,230 | +6% | $72,630 | $185,670 | 620 |
| 11 | Indiana | $98,920 | +6% | $76,690 | $149,500 | 110 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $97,170 | +4% | $49,280 | $189,610 | 160 |
| 13 | Florida | $96,180 | +3% | $60,510 | $169,990 | 230 |
| 14 | Pennsylvania | $94,800 | +2% | $64,170 | $148,080 | 170 |
| 15 | Nevada | $91,250 | −2% | $46,090 | $180,430 | 790 |
| 16 | Missouri | $85,630 | −8% | $64,490 | $143,010 | 70 |
| 17 | Arizona | $82,840 | −11% | $49,660 | $187,880 | 220 |
| 18 | Louisiana | $82,140 | −12% | $59,220 | $125,320 | 240 |
| 19 | Illinois | $79,610 | −15% | $58,740 | $129,280 | 310 |
| 20 | North Dakota | $79,300 | −15% | $39,970 | $137,890 | 30 |
| 21 | Arkansas | $77,860 | −16% | $67,320 | $133,570 | 50 |
| 22 | Oklahoma | $77,380 | −17% | $48,570 | $113,810 | 220 |
| 23 | Minnesota | $77,360 | −17% | $44,600 | $158,050 | Not published |
| 24 | Maryland | $77,320 | −17% | $64,570 | $169,780 | 180 |
| 25 | Iowa | $76,350 | −18% | $58,000 | $108,170 | 100 |
| 26 | West Virginia | $74,270 | −20% | $31,910 | $125,650 | 50 |
| 27 | Nebraska | $61,360 | −34% | $44,600 | $122,660 | 40 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Gambling Managers salary questions
Which state pays gambling managers the most?
Texas, with a median of $106,670 a year (+14% vs. the national median of $93,220). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays gambling managers the least?
Nebraska, with a median of $61,360 a year (−34% vs. national).
Where do most gambling managers work?
Nevada has the most jobs, about 790, with a median of $91,250.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.