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Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

Role Overview

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.

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
Massachusetts $61,090
North Dakota $58,480
Indiana $58,110
Michigan $51,980
Arizona $49,520
Maryland $49,410
New Jersey $49,190
New York $48,720
Oregon $48,330
Nevada $47,220
Washington $46,220
California $45,190
Illinois $43,590
Wisconsin $43,040
Colorado $42,750

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See the Salary by State table above for state-level median wages from OEWS data.

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$43,900

Projected Growth (10yr)

+0.3%

Avg. annual openings

1.3k

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