Top 15 cities for gambling managers by average salary
| Gulfport, MS | $134,350 |
|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $132,170 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,070 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,510 |
| San Diego, CA | $125,640 |
| Sacramento, CA | $124,380 |
| Boston, MA | $120,020 |
| Cleveland, OH | $115,310 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $114,800 |
| Riverside, CA | $114,390 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $109,630 |
| Tucson, AZ | $107,130 |
| Detroit, MI | $106,040 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $104,420 |
| Washington, DC | $103,790 |
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Gambling Managers salary by state
California pays gambling managers the most statewide, $121,870 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $121,870 | $99,230 | 620 | 5 | $132,070 | $114,390 |
| Washington | $120,570 | $106,450 | 130 | 1 | $132,170 | $132,170 |
| Massachusetts | $112,820 | $100,460 | 40 | 1 | $120,020 | $120,020 |
| Mississippi | $112,530 | $97,170 | 160 | 1 | $134,350 | $134,350 |
| New York | $112,230 | $102,350 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New Jersey | $111,510 | $101,470 | 130 | 1 | $109,630 | $109,630 |
| Texas | $110,900 | $106,670 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $107,860 | $105,340 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $107,130 | $98,920 | 110 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Michigan | $106,070 | $101,860 | 190 | 1 | $106,040 | $106,040 |
| Ohio | $105,250 | $99,650 | 110 | 2 | $115,310 | $104,420 |
| New Mexico | $104,710 | $101,260 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $103,790 | $103,790 |
| Florida | $103,730 | $96,180 | 230 | 1 | $101,630 | $101,630 |
| Nevada | $103,590 | $91,250 | 790 | 2 | $114,800 | $78,060 |
| Maryland | $99,440 | $77,320 | 180 | 1 | $96,370 | $96,370 |
| Pennsylvania | $96,220 | $94,800 | 170 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $95,570 | $85,630 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $94,590 | $82,840 | 220 | 2 | $107,130 | $100,040 |
| Arkansas | $93,270 | $77,860 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Tennessee | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $92,420 | $92,420 |
| Minnesota | $91,600 | $77,360 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $88,220 | $82,140 | 240 | 4 | $101,380 | $81,650 |
| Illinois | $86,420 | $79,610 | 310 | 1 | $90,630 | $90,630 |
| North Dakota | $82,650 | $79,300 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $80,870 | $61,360 | 40 | 1 | $87,390 | $87,390 |
| Oklahoma | $80,830 | $77,380 | 220 | 2 | $86,170 | $82,000 |
| Iowa | $79,800 | $76,350 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| West Virginia | $72,260 | $74,270 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Puerto Rico | $61,970 | $54,640 | 100 | 1 | $63,050 | $63,050 |
Gambling Managers salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MS | $134,350 | $121,420 | $64.59 | 60 |
| Seattle, WA | $132,170 | $125,790 | $63.54 | 50 |
| San Francisco, CA | $132,070 | $124,840 | $63.49 | 40 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $128,510 | $115,790 | $61.78 | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $125,640 | $101,760 | $60.41 | 80 |
| Sacramento, CA | $124,380 | $98,420 | $59.80 | 60 |
| Boston, MA | $120,020 | $100,460 | $57.70 | 40 |
| Cleveland, OH | $115,310 | $106,820 | $55.44 | 40 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $114,800 | $94,580 | $55.19 | 560 |
| Riverside, CA | $114,390 | $92,780 | $54.99 | 130 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $109,630 | $101,470 | $52.71 | 120 |
| Tucson, AZ | $107,130 | $76,570 | $51.51 | 40 |
| Detroit, MI | $106,040 | $101,930 | $50.98 | 100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $104,420 | $78,040 | $50.20 | 40 |
| Washington, DC | $103,790 | $105,500 | $49.90 | 90 |
| Miami, FL | $101,630 | $96,180 | $48.86 | 140 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $101,380 | $99,380 | $48.74 | 40 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $100,040 | $83,620 | $48.09 | 120 |
| Baltimore, MD | $96,370 | $65,720 | $46.33 | 70 |
| Memphis, TN | $92,420 | $78,790 | $44.43 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL | $90,630 | $80,170 | $43.57 | 260 |
| New Orleans, LA | $88,020 | $82,380 | $42.32 | 50 |
| Omaha, NE | $87,390 | $75,440 | $42.01 | 40 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $86,170 | $76,710 | $41.43 | 30 |
| Shreveport, LA | $84,610 | $82,080 | $40.68 | 50 |
| Tulsa, OK | $82,000 | $66,120 | $39.42 | 60 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $81,650 | $73,390 | $39.26 | 40 |
| Reno, NV | $78,060 | $60,890 | $37.53 | 120 |
| San Juan, PR | $63,050 | $56,760 | $30.31 | 80 |
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Gambling Managers salary: questions
Where do gambling managers make the most money?
In Gulfport, MS, with an average of $134,350 a year, among the 29 metro areas we cover.
What is the average gambling managers salary in the U.S.?
$103,050 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $93,220, so half of gambling managers earn more than that and half less.
What salary should gambling managers ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of gambling managers nationwide earn between $72,570 (25th percentile) and $122,990 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays gambling managers the most?
California, with a statewide average of $121,870 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is gambling managers pay the lowest?
San Juan, PR, at $63,050 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 11-9071.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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