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Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators is a notable career in the 33 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 33-9031 |
| title | Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators |
| onet code | 33-9031.00 |
| description | Observe gambling operation for irregular activities such as cheating or theft by either employees or patrons. Investigate potential threats to gambling assets such as money, chips, and gambling equipment. Act as oversight and security agent for management and customers. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 33 |
| tot emp | 10,000 |
| a mean | 46,710 |
| a median | 43,900 |
| a pct10 | 34,020 |
| a pct25 | 37,410 |
| a pct75 | 50,610 |
| a pct90 | 62,360 |
| h mean | 22 |
| h median | 21 |
The day-to-day work of a gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators typically centers on monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Monitoring, Critical Thinking, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.37 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (84.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Massachusetts at $61,090 and lowest in Louisiana at $33,960 — a 1.8× spread. The top five states (Massachusetts, North Dakota, Indiana, Michigan, Arizona) average $55,836. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $61,090 | $58,060 | $45,240 | $61,090 | 80 |
| North Dakota | $58,480 | $50,860 | $36,550 | $59,100 | 100 |
| Indiana | $58,110 | $72,160 | $37,460 | $111,990 | 390 |
| Michigan | $51,980 | $51,490 | $36,670 | $66,290 | 240 |
| Arizona | $49,520 | $49,270 | $35,820 | $55,620 | 370 |
| Maryland | $49,410 | $49,700 | $34,930 | $57,370 | 120 |
| New Jersey | $49,190 | $51,740 | $41,900 | $62,490 | 280 |
| New York | $48,720 | $52,640 | $35,610 | $80,240 | 180 |
| Oregon | $48,330 | $52,120 | $39,000 | $73,870 | 60 |
| Nevada | $47,220 | $48,350 | $36,020 | $60,430 | 840 |
| Washington | $46,220 | $49,930 | $37,720 | $65,560 | 660 |
| California | $45,190 | $47,100 | $38,330 | $58,790 | 1,400 |
| Illinois | $43,590 | $43,980 | $31,100 | $59,100 | 170 |
| Wisconsin | $43,040 | $48,080 | $31,210 | $67,990 | 230 |
| Colorado | $42,750 | $43,330 | $35,300 | $58,500 | 80 |
| Virginia | $42,480 | $49,600 | $38,740 | $66,800 | 60 |
| Minnesota | $41,200 | $42,690 | $31,820 | $57,600 | 240 |
| Florida | $39,730 | $42,050 | $34,480 | $50,500 | 210 |
| Idaho | $39,240 | $42,120 | $36,840 | $49,760 | 50 |
| Iowa | $39,180 | $40,950 | $34,570 | $48,270 | 180 |
| Pennsylvania | $39,010 | $45,320 | $34,940 | $64,580 | 650 |
| Delaware | $38,710 | $41,480 | $35,820 | $48,490 | 60 |
| Oklahoma | $37,700 | $38,390 | $30,380 | $45,960 | 1,330 |
| Kansas | $37,430 | $40,540 | $30,410 | $55,620 | 80 |
| South Dakota | $37,250 | $38,420 | $27,980 | $50,570 | 90 |
| Alabama | $36,970 | $41,930 | $34,470 | $58,590 | 100 |
| Kentucky | $36,920 | $38,330 | $31,470 | $44,640 | 130 |
| New Mexico | $36,910 | $40,290 | $31,050 | $57,160 | 90 |
| Mississippi | $36,670 | $38,510 | $28,370 | $50,290 | 300 |
| Missouri | $36,380 | $38,310 | $30,540 | $45,230 | 210 |
| West Virginia | $35,490 | $36,090 | $27,490 | $45,210 | 70 |
| Texas | $34,020 | $37,420 | $34,020 | $42,250 | 30 |
| Louisiana | $33,960 | $37,350 | $26,570 | $48,790 | 240 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Casino Enforcement Agent or Casino Investigator frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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