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Occupation · SOC 33-9031

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

There are 9,520 jobs in the U.S. Median pay is $43,370 a year. The most jobs are in Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas, NV.

Protective ServiceTypical education: High school diploma or equivalent
9,520
Jobs in the U.S.
People employed, May 2025
$43,370
Median pay a year
Middle half: $36,270–$49,210
1,100
Annual openings
10-year change: −1.8%
High school diploma or equivalent
Typical education to enter

Metro areas with the highest employment

10 of 33 metro areas with BLS data for this occupation. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

Metro areaEmploymentMedian payLCA filings
Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas, NVMedian pay $47,420 · LCA filings 0660$47,4200
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INMedian pay $46,100 · LCA filings 0300$46,1000
Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CAMedian pay $44,660 · LCA filings 0290$44,6600
Tulsa, OKMedian pay $34,590 · LCA filings 0270$34,5900
Atlantic City–Hammonton, NJMedian pay $47,710 · LCA filings 0240$47,7100
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDMedian pay $45,490 · LCA filings 0230$45,4900
Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WAMedian pay $47,570 · LCA filings 0230$47,5700
San Juan–Bayamon–Caguas, PRMedian pay $23,000 · LCA filings 0200$23,0000
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FLMedian pay $39,060 · LCA filings 0140$39,0600
Gulfport–Biloxi, MSMedian pay $35,360 · LCA filings 0110$35,3600

Metro areas with the highest median pay

Median pay for this occupation in each metro area, May 2025.

Metro areaMedian payEmploymentLCA filings
Washington–Arlington–Alexandria, DC–VA–MD–WVEmployment 70 · LCA filings 0$57,890700
Indianapolis–Carmel–Greenwood, INEmployment 80 · LCA filings 0$57,580800
New York–Newark–Jersey City, NY–NJEmployment 90 · LCA filings 0$55,910900
South Bend–Mishawaka, IN–MIEmployment 90 · LCA filings 0$52,990900
Cleveland, OHEmployment 40 · LCA filings 0$52,780400

Prevailing wage levels (H-1B and PERM)

The minimum yearly wage by level. Level I is entry level and Level IV is fully competent; an H-1B employer must pay at least the level that fits the job.

Metro areaLevel ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
Las Vegas–Henderson–North Las Vegas, NVLevel II $43,930 · Level III $49,608 · Level IV $55,266$38,272$43,930$49,608$55,266
Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–INLevel II $43,950 · Level III $51,896 · Level IV $59,862$35,984$43,950$51,896$59,862
Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario, CALevel II $44,221 · Level III $47,424 · Level IV $50,648$40,997$44,221$47,424$50,648
Tulsa, OKLevel II $33,842 · Level III $36,920 · Level IV $40,019$30,742$33,842$36,920$40,019
Atlantic City–Hammonton, NJLevel II $45,053 · Level III $48,589 · Level IV $52,104$41,538$45,053$48,589$52,104
Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington, PA–NJ–DE–MDLevel II $42,973 · Level III $47,757 · Level IV $52,541$38,189$42,973$47,757$52,541
Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue, WALevel II $46,446 · Level III $51,459 · Level IV $56,493$41,413$46,446$51,459$56,493
San Juan–Bayamon–Caguas, PRLevel II $23,338 · Level III $24,669 · Level IV $26,000$22,006$23,338$24,669$26,000
Miami–Fort Lauderdale–West Palm Beach, FLLevel II $39,520 · Level III $43,763 · Level IV $48,006$35,277$39,520$43,763$48,006
Gulfport–Biloxi, MSLevel II $32,594 · Level III $36,920 · Level IV $41,246$28,267$32,594$36,920$41,246

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027.

Related majors

Majors most closely related to this occupation. International graduates: 2024–25 academic year.

MajorInternational graduatesSTEM OPT
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsCIP 43.01OPT · up to 12 months800OPT · up to 12 months

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Sources: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026 · IPEDS 2024–25. Prevailing wages: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC Online Wage Library, July 2026–June 2027. Methodology