Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary by State
Also called: Gambling Surveillance Officers
The national median pay for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators is $43,370 a year. By state, it ranges from $33,820 in South Dakota to $61,770 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $32,730
- 25th percentile
- $36,270
- Median
- $43,370
- 75th percentile
- $49,210
- Top 10%
- $61,970
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 9,520 jobs.
Median pay in 34 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $61,770 | +42% | $45,700 | $72,870 | 80 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $56,300 | +30% | $46,600 | $74,610 | 180 |
| 3 | Oregon | $50,120 | +16% | $36,660 | $74,380 | 70 |
| 4 | Arizona | $50,010 | +15% | $37,520 | $75,750 | 380 |
| 5 | New York | $49,110 | +13% | $34,650 | $79,300 | 170 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $48,620 | +12% | $40,550 | $59,270 | 270 |
| 7 | Maryland | $47,950 | +11% | $33,510 | $59,980 | 120 |
| 8 | Indiana | $46,910 | +8% | $34,550 | $111,990 | 380 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $46,740 | +8% | $37,870 | $61,740 | 120 |
| 10 | Michigan | $46,620 | +7% | $36,000 | $61,070 | 330 |
| 11 | Nevada | $46,570 | +7% | $36,420 | $61,040 | 820 |
| 12 | Ohio | $45,880 | +6% | $34,960 | $86,550 | 190 |
| 13 | Washington | $45,740 | +5% | $37,650 | $62,190 | 470 |
| 14 | California | $44,740 | +3% | $37,900 | $58,100 | 990 |
| 15 | Colorado | $44,340 | +2% | $30,800 | $56,440 | 100 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $44,080 | +2% | $31,780 | $59,670 | 210 |
| 17 | Illinois | $42,760 | −1% | $33,580 | $57,900 | 330 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | $42,150 | −3% | $30,850 | $67,310 | 260 |
| 19 | Virginia | $41,980 | −3% | $33,950 | $67,110 | Not published |
| 20 | Florida | $39,060 | −10% | $33,880 | $63,580 | 230 |
| 21 | Pennsylvania | $38,930 | −10% | $34,650 | $65,870 | 570 |
| 22 | Delaware | $38,910 | −10% | $35,310 | $50,690 | 50 |
| 23 | Missouri | $38,860 | −10% | $30,190 | $47,050 | 230 |
| 24 | Idaho | $38,850 | −10% | $33,870 | $47,310 | 50 |
| 25 | Alabama | $36,970 | −15% | $34,130 | $59,240 | 70 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $36,930 | −15% | $28,430 | $64,540 | 110 |
| 27 | Kansas | $36,830 | −15% | $30,370 | $53,710 | 110 |
| 28 | Kentucky | $36,330 | −16% | $31,140 | $43,350 | 90 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $36,000 | −17% | $30,070 | $45,820 | 1,310 |
| 30 | Iowa | $35,750 | −18% | $31,990 | $43,940 | 230 |
| 31 | Mississippi | $35,360 | −18% | $27,620 | $48,570 | 240 |
| 32 | West Virginia | $35,150 | −19% | $27,190 | $43,090 | 70 |
| 33 | Louisiana | $33,910 | −22% | $23,440 | $44,240 | 240 |
| 34 | South Dakota | $33,820 | −22% | $28,090 | $57,110 | 80 |
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 Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary questions
Which state pays gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $61,770 a year (+42% vs. the national median of $43,370). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators the least?
South Dakota, with a median of $33,820 a year (−22% vs. national).
Where do most gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators work?
Oklahoma has the most jobs, about 1,310, with a median of $36,000.
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.