First-line supervisors of gambling services workers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $41,400 | $19.90 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $63,820 | $30.68 |
| Mean (average) | $64,830 | $31.17 |
| 90th percentile | $84,750 | $40.75 |
These wages describe everyone employed in the occupation, from new entrants to experienced workers. They are not starting salaries and not earnings of graduates from any particular program. Verified data
First-line supervisors of gambling services workers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 41 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $51,760 | $50,470 | $60,530 | 80 | 0.22 |
| Alaska | $76,340 | $47,760 | $80,080 | 90 | 1.62 |
| Arizona | $69,050 | $49,720 | $88,920 | 580 | 1.07 |
| Arkansas | $57,890 | $31,450 | $67,770 | 110 | 0.49 |
| California | $68,010 | $46,390 | $82,410 | 3,010 | 0.99 |
| Colorado | $69,070 | $49,840 | $82,940 | 250 | 0.51 |
| Delaware | $60,370 | $49,100 | $81,760 | 110 | 1.34 |
| Florida | $64,980 | $44,610 | $81,960 | 1,140 | 0.69 |
| Illinois | $64,620 | $45,090 | $80,260 | 510 | 0.5 |
| Indiana | $61,680 | $49,920 | $81,840 | 700 | 1.3 |
| Iowa | $52,820 | $45,570 | $69,230 | 370 | 1.42 |
| Kansas | $57,570 | $43,240 | $72,500 | 150 | 0.61 |
| Kentucky | $57,830 | $32,720 | $88,490 | 50 | 0.14 |
| Louisiana | $57,560 | $36,920 | $77,610 | 610 | 1.87 |
| Maine | $59,440 | $34,160 | $73,810 | 30 | 0.31 |
| Maryland | $74,160 | $49,120 | $74,370 | 600 | 1.3 |
| Massachusetts | Data unavailable | 270 | 0.44 | ||
| Michigan | $62,090 | $48,380 | $76,870 | 1,000 | 1.36 |
| Minnesota | $52,490 | $36,640 | $72,360 | 770 | 1.56 |
| Mississippi | $58,010 | $39,890 | $76,310 | 1,030 | 5.3 |
| Missouri | $62,050 | $46,940 | $87,560 | 370 | 0.75 |
| Montana | $48,300 | $28,520 | $69,640 | 860 | 10.08 |
| Nebraska | $43,610 | $30,170 | $70,650 | 100 | 0.6 |
| Nevada | $66,680 | $39,490 | $90,560 | 5,590 | 21.54 |
| New Hampshire | $59,000 | $35,450 | $83,440 | 70 | 0.57 |
| New Jersey | $64,210 | $61,800 | $80,540 | 1,120 | 1.57 |
| New Mexico | $60,140 | $43,790 | $75,830 | 170 | 1.18 |
| New York | $74,530 | $63,230 | $91,990 | 560 | 0.35 |
| North Dakota | $49,900 | $29,110 | $68,420 | 220 | 3.05 |
| Ohio | $55,680 | $47,930 | $76,070 | 330 | 0.36 |
| Oklahoma | $58,900 | $34,780 | $75,430 | 1,160 | 4.07 |
| Oregon | $76,960 | $46,790 | $94,810 | 150 | 0.45 |
| Pennsylvania | $63,200 | $49,460 | $77,990 | 700 | 0.69 |
| Puerto Rico | $37,180 | $21,840 | $62,330 | 390 | 2.46 |
| Rhode Island | $66,660 | $50,760 | $81,040 | 100 | 1.18 |
| South Carolina | $47,750 | $28,090 | $83,650 | 60 | 0.16 |
| South Dakota | $47,720 | $39,560 | $57,780 | 60 | 0.73 |
| Texas | $54,340 | $34,310 | $76,860 | 190 | 0.08 |
| Washington | $77,350 | $57,610 | $102,010 | 910 | 1.52 |
| West Virginia | $59,210 | $31,310 | $85,440 | 270 | 2.31 |
| Wisconsin | $56,670 | $40,360 | $84,760 | 150 | 0.31 |
A location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in that state than in the nation overall.
Metro areas with the most jobs
Highest paying metro areas
Job outlook for first-line supervisors of gambling services workers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 2,600. Openings include new jobs plus replacement needs when workers retire or leave the occupation. Official projection
- Share of workers who are self-employed (2025): 2.7%.
- Read the official BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook profile.
These are official BLS projections. ConnectPrep does not alter them or present its own forecasts as official statistics.
Education and training for first-line supervisors of gambling services workers
- Typical entry education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related work experience
- Less than 5 years
- On-the-job training
- None
- O*NET Job Zone
- Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Highest education of people working in this occupation
O*NET describes this preparation level as: Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.
Degrees and programs that lead to this career
Programs officially mapped to this occupation in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. A mapping means the program commonly prepares students for the occupation, not that every graduate works in it. Official crosswalk
- Casino Operations and Services, General CIP 12.0601
- Casino Dealing CIP 12.0602
- Casino Management CIP 52.0908
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Monitor game operations to ensure that house rules are followed, that tribal, state, and federal regulations are adhered to, and that employees provide prompt and courteous service.
- Observe gamblers' behavior for signs of cheating, such as marking, switching, or counting cards, and notify security staff of suspected cheating.
- Perform paperwork required for monetary transactions.
- Respond to and resolve patrons' complaints.
- Greet customers and ask about the quality of service they are receiving.
- Perform minor repairs or make adjustments to slot machines, resolving problems such as machine tilts and coin jams.
- Maintain familiarity with the games at a facility and with strategies or tricks used by cheaters at such games.
- Monitor payment of hand-delivered jackpots to ensure promptness.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Access (hot technology)
- Microsoft Outlook (hot technology)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Project (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
Transferable skills for career changers: Service Orientation, Social Perceptiveness, Time Management, Coordination, Management of Personnel Resources, Instructing.
Common job titles: Casino Manager, Casino Shift Manager (CSM), Floor Supervisor, Pit Boss, Pit Supervisor, Slot Floor Person, Slot Shift Manager, Slot Shift Supervisor, Slot Supervisor, Table Games Supervisor.
Is it worth it? Model the cost of getting there
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Frequently asked questions
How much do first-line supervisors of gambling services workers make?
The national median annual wage for first-line supervisors of gambling services workers was $63,820 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $41,400 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $84,750. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do first-line supervisors of gambling services workers need?
BLS lists high school diploma or equivalent as the typical education needed to enter this occupation, with less than 5 years of related work experience and none on-the-job training typically needed to become competent.
Is first-line supervisors of gambling services workers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of first-line supervisors of gambling services workers to change +3.5% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 2,600 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay first-line supervisors of gambling services workers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Washington ($77,350), Oregon ($76,960), Alaska ($76,340). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.