Salary Range & Percentiles
Pay distribution across experience levels
- 10th Percentile — Entry Level$55,960
- 25th Percentile — Junior$72,570
- 50th Percentile — Median$93,220
- 75th Percentile — Senior$122,990
- 90th Percentile — Top Earners$164,350
The top 10% of Gambling Managers earn $164,350 or more per year. Entry-level professionals can expect to start around $55,960, with significant growth over the first 5 years.
Salary by State
Geographic salary comparison
| State | Avg Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii (est.) | $159,728 | +55.0% |
| District of Columbia (est.) | $156,636 | +52.0% |
| Alaska (est.) | $136,026 | +32.0% |
| Connecticut (est.) | $125,721 | +22.0% |
| California | $121,870 | +18.3% |
| Washington | $120,570 | +17.0% |
| Rhode Island (est.) | $118,507 | +15.0% |
| New Hampshire (est.) | $117,477 | +14.0% |
| Oregon (est.) | $115,416 | +12.0% |
| Colorado (est.) | $113,355 | +10.0% |
| Virginia (est.) | $113,355 | +10.0% |
| Massachusetts | $112,820 | +9.5% |
| Mississippi | $112,530 | +9.2% |
| New York | $112,230 | +8.9% |
| New Jersey | $111,510 | +8.2% |
| Vermont (est.) | $111,294 | +8.0% |
| Texas | $110,900 | +7.6% |
| Delaware (est.) | $108,202 | +5.0% |
| Kentucky | $107,860 | +4.7% |
| Indiana | $107,130 | +4.0% |
| Michigan | $106,070 | +2.9% |
| Ohio | $105,250 | +2.1% |
| Maine (est.) | $105,111 | +2.0% |
| New Mexico | $104,710 | +1.6% |
| Florida | $103,730 | +0.7% |
| Nevada | $103,590 | +0.5% |
| Utah (est.) | $103,050 | +0.0% |
| Maryland | $99,440 | -3.5% |
| Montana (est.) | $97,898 | -5.0% |
| Pennsylvania | $96,220 | -6.6% |
| Georgia (est.) | $95,836 | -7.0% |
| Idaho (est.) | $95,836 | -7.0% |
| Wyoming (est.) | $95,836 | -7.0% |
| Missouri | $95,570 | -7.3% |
| Wisconsin (est.) | $94,806 | -8.0% |
| Arizona | $94,590 | -8.2% |
| North Carolina (est.) | $93,776 | -9.0% |
| Arkansas | $93,270 | -9.5% |
| Minnesota | $91,600 | -11.1% |
| South Carolina (est.) | $90,684 | -12.0% |
| Tennessee (est.) | $90,684 | -12.0% |
| Alabama (est.) | $89,654 | -13.0% |
| South Dakota (est.) | $89,654 | -13.0% |
| Louisiana | $88,220 | -14.4% |
| Kansas (est.) | $87,592 | -15.0% |
| Illinois | $86,420 | -16.1% |
| North Dakota | $82,650 | -19.8% |
| Nebraska | $80,870 | -21.5% |
| Oklahoma | $80,830 | -21.6% |
| Iowa | $79,800 | -22.6% |
| West Virginia | $72,260 | -29.9% |
What Factors Affect Gambling Managers Salary?
Key factors affecting compensation
Pay for Gambling Managers is influenced by geographic location, years of experience, employer type, and educational background. Location alone is a large factor: California pays an average of $121,870, while West Virginia pays $72,260 — a gap of $49,610 per year.
The middle half of Gambling Managers earn between $72,570 and $122,990 per year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $55,960, while the top 10% earn more than $164,350.
These figures are the wages employers report to BLS: base pay plus commissions, production bonuses and tips. They exclude overtime pay, shift differentials, year-end bonuses, benefits and self-employed workers, so total compensation can be higher than the numbers shown.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this salary
What is the average salary for Gambling Managers?
The average salary for Gambling Managers in the United States is $103,050 per year, with a median of $93,220.
What is the starting salary for Gambling Managers?
Entry-level Gambling Managers typically earn between $55,960 and $72,570 per year depending on location and employer.
What state pays Gambling Managers the most?
California pays Gambling Managers the most at $121,870 per year on average, followed by Washington ($120,570) and Massachusetts ($112,820).
How much do Gambling Managers make per hour?
Based on the average annual salary of $103,050, Gambling Managers earn approximately $49.54 per hour (based on 2,080 working hours/year).
Is Gambling Managers a good career in 2026?
BLS counts 5,030 Gambling Managers jobs in the United States, with a mean annual wage of $103,050 and a median of $93,220 (OEWS May 2025). This site does not publish job-growth projections; the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook covers the outlook for each occupation.
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