BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Gambling Managers in California

$121,870 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$58.59 per hour

▲ 18.3% above U.S. average1st of 27 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$121,870per year
Median$99,230per year
Hourly$58.59per hour
10th – 90th percentile$72,630 – $185,670per year

Gambling Managers Pay Range in California

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$72,630
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$79,810
  • 50th Percentile — Median$99,230
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$135,480
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$185,670

Half of Gambling Managers in California earn more than $99,230. The top 10% make $185,670 or more, while entry-level workers start around $72,630.

Gambling Managers in California: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • California ranks 1st of 27 states for Gambling Managers pay, at $121,870 per year (18.3% above the U.S. average of $103,050).
  • 620 people work as Gambling Managers in California — 12.3% of all U.S. Gambling Managers jobs.
  • Location quotient 1.05: Gambling Managers jobs are more concentrated in California than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $72,630; the top 10% earn over $185,670.
  • Hourly equivalent: $58.59 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • Among management jobs in California, Chief Executives pays the most ($272,920).

Gambling Managers Job Market in California

Key factors affecting compensation

California's key industries are Technology, Entertainment, Agriculture, and its job market is rated very strong. Gambling Managers here earn $121,870 on average, placing the state 1st nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 1.42 (U.S. = 1.00), a California salary of $121,870 is roughly equivalent to $85,824 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Washington ($120,570), Massachusetts ($112,820), Mississippi ($112,530) are the closest alternatives for Gambling Managers weighing a move.

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 Gambling Managers salary in California?

The average Gambling Managers salary in California is $121,870 per year (median $99,230), which is 18.3% above the national average of $103,050.

How does California rank for Gambling Managers pay?

California ranks 1st out of 27 states. The highest-paying state is California ($121,870/yr).

How much do entry-level Gambling Managers make in California?

The lowest-paid 10% of Gambling Managers in California earn about $72,630 per year and the 25th percentile is $79,810.

How much do Gambling Managers make per hour in California?

About $58.59 per hour, based on the $121,870 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Gambling Managers work in California?

BLS counts 620 Gambling Managers jobs in California (OEWS May 2025).

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