Gambling managers salary
| Measure | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $55,960 | $26.90 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $93,220 | $44.82 |
| Mean (average) | $103,050 | $49.54 |
| 90th percentile | $164,350 | $79.01 |
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
Gambling managers pay by state and metro area
Table: median wage and employment for all 28 states and territories
| State | Median | 10th pct | 90th pct | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $82,840 | $49,660 | $187,880 | 220 | 2.09 |
| Arkansas | $77,860 | $67,320 | $133,570 | 50 | 1.25 |
| California | $99,230 | $72,630 | $185,670 | 620 | 1.05 |
| Florida | $96,180 | $60,510 | $169,990 | 230 | 0.7 |
| Illinois | $79,610 | $58,740 | $129,280 | 310 | 1.57 |
| Indiana | $98,920 | $76,690 | $149,500 | 110 | 1.07 |
| Iowa | $76,350 | $58,000 | $108,170 | 100 | 1.97 |
| Kentucky | $105,340 | $43,720 | $164,760 | 30 | 0.51 |
| Louisiana | $82,140 | $59,220 | $125,320 | 240 | 3.91 |
| Maryland | $77,320 | $64,570 | $169,780 | 180 | 2.05 |
| Massachusetts | $100,460 | $100,460 | $181,580 | 40 | 0.34 |
| Michigan | $101,860 | $64,530 | $156,500 | 190 | 1.35 |
| Minnesota | $77,360 | $44,600 | $158,050 | ||
| Mississippi | $97,170 | $49,280 | $189,610 | 160 | 4.18 |
| Missouri | $85,630 | $64,490 | $143,010 | 70 | 0.7 |
| Nebraska | $61,360 | $44,600 | $122,660 | 40 | 1.07 |
| Nevada | $91,250 | $46,090 | $180,430 | 790 | 15.74 |
| New Jersey | $101,470 | $78,430 | $168,960 | 130 | 0.92 |
| New Mexico | $101,260 | $67,330 | $138,220 | 70 | 2.32 |
| New York | $102,350 | $78,520 | $151,500 | 180 | 0.57 |
| North Dakota | $79,300 | $39,970 | $137,890 | 30 | 2.32 |
| Ohio | $99,650 | $65,090 | $163,140 | 110 | 0.61 |
| Oklahoma | $77,380 | $48,570 | $113,810 | 220 | 3.99 |
| Pennsylvania | $94,800 | $64,170 | $148,080 | 170 | 0.89 |
| Puerto Rico | $54,640 | $38,370 | $90,880 | 100 | 3.31 |
| Texas | $106,670 | $60,680 | $171,770 | 60 | 0.13 |
| Washington | $106,450 | $81,010 | $171,650 | 130 | 1.17 |
| West Virginia | $74,270 | $31,910 | $125,650 | 50 | 2.16 |
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 gambling managers
- Average annual openings, 2025 to 2035: 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): 7.7%.
- 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 gambling managers
- 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 Management CIP 52.0908
Skills, knowledge, and daily work
Most important skills
Most important knowledge areas
Typical tasks
- Resolve customer complaints regarding problems, such as payout errors.
- Remove suspected cheaters, such as card counters or other players who may have systems that shift the odds of winning to their favor.
- Track supplies of money to tables and perform any required paperwork.
- Explain and interpret house rules, such as game rules or betting limits.
- Prepare work schedules and station arrangements and keep attendance records.
- Monitor staffing levels to ensure that games and tables are adequately staffed for each shift, arranging for staff rotations and breaks and locating substitute employees as necessary.
- Maintain familiarity with all games used at a facility, as well as strategies or tricks employed in those games.
- Train new workers or evaluate their performance.
Technology skills
- Microsoft Excel (in demand)
- Microsoft Office software (in demand)
- Microsoft Outlook (in demand)
- Microsoft PowerPoint (hot technology)
- Microsoft Word (hot technology)
- Employee scheduling software
- Human resources management system HRMS
- Web browser software
Transferable skills for career changers: Management of Personnel Resources, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving, Judgment and Decision Making.
Common job titles: Casino Manager, Casino Operations Manager, Casino Shift Manager, Gaming Manager, Pit Manager, Shift Manager, Slot Manager, Slot Operations Manager, Table Games Manager, Table Games Shift Manager.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do gambling managers make?
The national median annual wage for gambling managers was $93,220 in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program. The lowest paid 10 percent earned less than $55,960 and the highest paid 10 percent earned more than $164,350. These figures cover all workers in the occupation, not only new entrants.
What education do gambling managers 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 gambling managers a growing career?
BLS projects employment of gambling managers to change +3.6% from 2025 to 2035, compared with +3.5% for all occupations. About 600 openings are projected each year on average, including openings from workers who retire or change occupations.
Which states pay gambling managers the most?
By median annual wage in May 2025, the highest paying states were Texas ($106,670), Washington ($106,450), Kentucky ($105,340). Pay differences partly reflect differences in living costs.