California Median
$99,230
per year
Hourly Rate
$47.71
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $93,220
State Rank
#10 of 27
620 employed here
How much does a Gambling Manager make in California?
Gambling Managers in California take home a median of $99,230 annually — roughly $47.71 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $93,220.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $72,630 while the top 10% make $185,670 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $79,810 and $135,480 a year.
Gambling Manager salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $72,630 | $34.92 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $79,810 | $38.37 |
|
| 50th percentile (median) | $99,230 | $47.71 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $135,480 | $65.13 |
|
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $185,670 | $89.26 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 10th out of 27 states and territories for Gambling Manager pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Gambling Manager salary in other states
Texas $106,670Washington $106,450Kentucky $105,340New York $102,350Michigan $101,860New Jersey $101,470New Mexico $101,260Massachusetts $100,460Ohio $99,650Indiana $98,920Mississippi $97,170Florida $96,180Pennsylvania $94,800Nevada $91,250Missouri $85,630Arizona $82,840Louisiana $82,140Illinois $79,610North Dakota $79,300Arkansas $77,860Oklahoma $77,380Minnesota $77,360Maryland $77,320Iowa $76,350West Virginia $74,270Nebraska $61,360
Working as a Gambling Manager in California
Nationally, about 5,000 people work as Gambling Managers in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($99,230) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Gambling Manager make in California?
The median Gambling Manager salary in California is $99,230 per year, or about $47.71 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $72,630 at the entry level to $185,670 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Gambling Managers about 6% more than the national median of $93,220. California ranks 10th out of 27 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Gambling Managers?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $99,230 a year. About 620 Gambling Managers are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Gambling Manager salary report
Related salaries
$69,770
median pay · 10,000 employed
$125,470
median pay · 39,000 employed
$96,660
median pay · 14,000 employed
$104,590
median pay · 180,000 employed
$69,990
median pay · 311,000 employed
$126,060
median pay · 246,000 employed
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.