Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators
SOC 33-9031 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators is $39,210, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $42,460, and an estimated 10,660 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +11.1% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -5.7% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 0.3% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $39,210 | $39,210 | 10,660 |
| 2022 | $35,970 | $37,451 | 10,500 |
| 2021 | $35,450 | $39,863 | 9,190 |
| 2020 | $35,300 | $41,559 | 8,340 |
Nominal change
+11.1%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-5.7%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+0.3%
About average
Employment 2024
10,300
Projected 2034
10,300
Annual Openings
1,300
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $39,210. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area | $55,770 | +42.2% | 30 |
| Indiana | $49,490 | +26.2% | 340 |
| North Dakota | $49,070 | +25.1% | 100 |
| Michigan | $47,740 | +21.8% | 270 |
| Oregon | $47,660 | +21.6% | 70 |
| Nevada | $47,040 | +20% | 720 |
| Northwest Lower Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $46,510 | +18.6% | 30 |
| Maryland | $46,360 | +18.2% | 130 |
| Arizona | $46,000 | +17.3% | 420 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $45,480 | +16% | 40 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$29,790
25th Pct
$35,080
Median
$39,210
75th Pct
$46,590
90th Pct
$57,870
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