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Gambling Managers Salary
Gambling Managers earn a median $93,220 a year in the U.S., with 5,030 jobs (May 2025).
- Median wage
- $93,220 a year
- Employment
- 5,030
- Excludes self-employed
- Projected growth
- +3.6%
- 2025 to 2035
- Openings per year
- 600
- Average, including replacements
Pay range nationally
The middle half of workers earn between the 25th and 75th percentile (shaded)
- Median (50%)
- $93,220 · $44.82 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $103,050 · $49.54 an hour (estimate error ±0.9%)
- 10th percentile
- $55,960 · $26.90 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $72,570 · $34.89 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $122,990 · $59.13 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $164,350 · $79.01 an hour
- Employment
- 5,030 (estimate error ±2.0%)
What they do
Standard Occupational Classification definition
Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.
Job outlook
BLS Employment Projections, 2025 to 2035
- Jobs in 2025
- 5,600
- Projected for 2035
- 5,800
- Change
- +200 (+3.6%)
- Openings each year
- 600
- Typical education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- Self-employed
- 7.7%
Occupational Outlook Handbook (duties, how to become one, work environment)
Highest paying states
Median wage for this occupation
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| # | State | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | $106,670 | 60 |
| 2 | Washington | $106,450 | 130 |
| 3 | Kentucky | $105,340 | 30 |
| 4 | New York | $102,350 | 180 |
| 5 | Michigan | $101,860 | 190 |
| 6 | New Jersey | $101,470 | 130 |
| 7 | New Mexico | $101,260 | 70 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $100,460 | 40 |
| 9 | Ohio | $99,650 | 110 |
| 10 | California | $99,230 | 620 |
States with the most jobs
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Highest paying metro areas
Metro areas with at least 100 jobs in this occupation
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| # | Metro area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $101,930 | 100 |
| 2 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $101,470 | 120 |
| 3 | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $96,180 | 140 |
| 4 | Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $94,580 | 560 |
| 5 | Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $92,780 | 130 |
| 6 | Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $83,620 | 120 |
| 7 | Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $80,170 | 260 |
| 8 | Reno, NV | $60,890 | 120 |
Metro areas with the most jobs
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| Metro area | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 560 | $94,580 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 260 | $80,170 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 140 | $96,180 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | 130 | $92,780 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | 120 | $101,470 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 120 | $83,620 |
| Reno, NV | 120 | $60,890 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 100 | $101,930 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 90 | $105,500 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | 80 | $101,760 |
| San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR | 80 | $56,760 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 70 | $65,720 |
Gambling Managers pay by state
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do gambling managers make?
- The median wage for gambling managers in the U.S. is $93,220 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $72,570 and $122,990.
- Which state pays gambling managers the most?
- Texas has the highest median wage for this occupation at $106,670 a year.
- What is the job outlook for gambling managers?
- BLS projects employment to grow 3.6% from 2025 to 2035, with about 600 openings each year on average.
- What education do gambling managers need?
- The typical entry-level education is: high school diploma or equivalent.