Gambling Manager Salary: How Much Do They Make? (2026)

Median pay, hourly rates, salary ranges, and best-paying states for Gambling Managers — from official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Official BLS wage data · Unknown vintage
Median Salary
$93,220
per year, national
Hourly Rate
$44.82
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
Top 10% Earn
$164,350
entry level starts ~$55,960
Pay Grade
B+
strong pay · 5,000 employed

How much does a Gambling Manager make?

Gambling Managers in the United States bring home a median salary of $93,220 a year, or around $44.82 an hour. Pay spans a wide range: the bottom 10% earn under $55,960, while the top 10% earn $164,350.

That is $31,830 more than the median across all occupations in BLS data ($61,390).

Gambling Manager salary range by percentile

Half of all Gambling Managers earn between $72,570 and $122,990 a year.

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$55,960$26.90
25th percentile (early career)$72,570$34.89
50th percentile (median)$93,220$44.82
75th percentile (experienced)$122,990$59.13
90th percentile (top earners)$164,350$79.01

Highest-paying states for Gambling Manager

Where you work matters more than almost anything else. Texas leads the country for Gambling Manager pay at $106,670 a year, followed by Washington ($106,450) and Kentucky ($105,340). At the other end, Nebraska posts the lowest median at $61,360 — a gap of $45,310 for the same job, driven by local demand, industry mix, and cost of living.

#StateMedian salaryHourlyvs national
1Texas$106,670$51.28+14%
2Washington$106,450$51.18+14%
3Kentucky$105,340$50.64+13%
4New York$102,350$49.21+10%
5Michigan$101,860$48.97+9%

Workforce and education

About 5,000 people work as Gambling Managers in the United States. The mean (average) wage is $103,050 — above the median, which means high earners pull the average up. On qualifications: a high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job, per O*NET occupation data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Gambling Manager make in the United States?
The median Gambling Manager salary in the United States is $93,220 per year, or about $44.82 per hour, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Entry-level pay (10th percentile) starts around $55,960, while the top 10% of earners make $164,350 or more.
How does Gambling Manager pay compare to other jobs?
With a pay grade of B+ (strong pay), the Gambling Manager median of $93,220 is above the national median across all occupations tracked in BLS data ($61,390).
Which state pays Gambling Managers the most?
Texas is the highest-paying state for Gambling Managers, with a median salary of $106,670 per year, based on official state-level BLS wage estimates.
How long does it take to become a Gambling Manager?
Becoming a Gambling Manager typically requires a high school diploma. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
How many Gambling Managers work in the United States?
About 5,000 people were employed as Gambling Managers in the United States in the latest BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). Percentiles, employment, and state figures are official BLS estimates; hourly figures assume 2,080 hours/year. Individual pay varies by employer, experience, and location.