The median pay for Gambling Managers is $93,220 a year ($44.82/hr), according to BLS OEWS, May 2025. Employment is projected to grow 3.6% through 2035, with about 600 openings a year (BLS EP, 2025–2035). Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
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- Last updated October 9, 2026
At a glance
Gambling Manager in four numbers
- Median pay
- $93,220a year, or $44.82/hrBLS OEWS, May 2025Lowest 10% $56KTop 10% $164K
US median, all jobs: $50,980
- Projected growth
- +3.6%About as fast as averageBLS EP, 2025–2035This career+3.6%All jobs+3.5%
Projected employment change, 2025–2035 Item Value This career +3.6% All jobs +3.5% - Openings a year
- 6005,600 jobs todayBLS EP, 2025–2035
- Jobs in 20255.6K
- Projected 20355.8K
Employment, 2025–2035 Item Value Jobs in 2025 5.6K Projected 2035 5.8K - Typical education
- High schoolneeded to enterBLS EP, 2025–2035; mix: O*NET
- High school56.5%
- Certificate6.7%
- Some college30%
- Bachelor's6.7%
Highest education held by gambling managers Segment Value High school 56.5% Certificate 6.7% Some college 30% Bachelor's 6.7%
Also advertised as: Casino Manager, Casino Operations Manager, Casino Shift Manager, Gaming Manager, Pit Manager, Shift Manager.
Pay
How much do Gambling Managers make?
Every gambling manager in the US, by percentile of annual wage
Median
$93,220
Middle half earn $72,570 to $122,990
- 10th
- $55,960
- 25th
- $72,570
- 75th
- $122,990
- 90th
- $164,350
All US occupations: $50,980
| Percentile | Value |
|---|---|
| 10th | $55,960 |
| 25th | $72,570 |
| Median | $93,220 |
| 75th | $122,990 |
| 90th | $164,350 |
| All US occupations | $50,980 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
- Median annual wage
- $93,220
- Median hourly wage
- $44.82/hr
- Mean annual wage
- $103,050
- People employed
- 5,030
Versus all US occupations
At $93,220, Gambling Managers earn 83% above the $50,980 median across all US occupations, a difference of $42,240 a year.
Versus management occupations
Inside the Management group, where the middle occupation pays $126,060, this is 26% below the group median.
Pay range
The top 10% earn $164,350 or more while the bottom 10% earn $55,960, a gap of 2.9×. That is a typical spread for a US occupation.
Rank in the bank
This median pays more than 68% of the 1,741 occupations in the NueCareer career bank.
Cost of living
Texas posts the highest raw median ($106,670), but once local prices are taken into account Kentucky leads at $116,838 in national-average dollars.
Pay by state
Which states pay Gambling Managers the most?
State medians come from the same OEWS release as the national figures. The cost-of-living column divides each state median by that state's BEA Regional Price Parity, restating pay in national-average dollars so a high-cost state and a low-cost one can be compared directly.
| State | Median | COL-adjusted | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Texas | $106,670 | $109,904 | 60 |
| 2Washington | $106,450 | $99,474 | 130 |
| 3Kentucky | $105,340 | $116,838 | 30 |
| 4New York | $102,350 | $94,838 | 180 |
| 5Michigan | $101,860 | $105,865 | 190 |
| 6New Jersey | $101,470 | $93,259 | 130 |
| 7New Mexico | $101,260 | $109,812 | 70 |
| 8Massachusetts | $100,460 | $94,991 | 40 |
| 9Ohio | $99,650 | $107,412 | 110 |
| 10California | $99,230 | $89,622 | 620 |
Job outlook
Is Gambling Manager a growing career?
Employment change over 2025–2035, against every US occupation
About as fast as average. +3.6% projected growth vs 3.5% for all occupations.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Gambling Managers | +3.6% |
| All US occupations | +3.5% |
Source: BLS EP, 2025–2035
About as fast as average
BLS projects employment of Gambling Managers to change 3.6% over 2025–2035, against 3.5% projected for all occupations. That is 200 more jobs.
Annual openings
About 600 openings are projected each year, 10.7% of the 5,600 jobs that existed in 2025. Most come from workers leaving the occupation, not from growth alone.
Overall employment of gambling services workers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.
Projected employment of gambling services workers varies by occupation (see table).
The growth of online gambling may limit employment for some of these workers, including gambling and sports book writers and runners. Although some online gambling is linked to physical locations, online-only gambling sites do not require the same mix of employees. In addition, online betting is a largely automated process, and therefore fewer workers are needed to facilitate online wagers than in-person betting.
Getting in
How to become a Gambling Manager
Gambling jobs typically require a high school diploma or equivalent to enter. Some employers require gambling managers to have a college degree.
- 1
Typical entry-level education
High school diploma or equivalent
- 2
Work experience in a related occupation
Less than 5 years
- 3
Typical on-the-job training
None
- 4
Preparation needed (O*NET job zone)
Little or no preparation
BLS Employment Projections, 2025–2035; job zone from O*NET 31.0 Database.
What education people in the job have
O*NET incumbent survey: the highest level of education reported by people already working as gambling managers.
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED)56.5%
- Some College Courses30%
- Post-Secondary Certificate6.7%
- Bachelor's Degree6.7%
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or the equivalent (such as a GED) | 56.5% |
| Some College Courses | 30% |
| Post-Secondary Certificate | 6.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6.7% |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
The work
What does a Gambling Manager do?
Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.
Gambling services workers serve customers in gambling establishments, such as casinos or racetracks. Some workers tend slot machines or deal cards. Others take bets or pay out winnings. Still others supervise or manage gambling workers and operations.
Day-to-day tasks
- Monitor staffing levels to ensure that games and tables are adequately staffed for each shift, arranging for staff rotations and breaks and locating substitute employees as necessary.
- Resolve customer complaints regarding problems, such as payout errors.
- Train new workers or evaluate their performance.
- Explain and interpret house rules, such as game rules or betting limits.
- Remove suspected cheaters, such as card counters or other players who may have systems that shift the odds of winning to their favor.
- Maintain familiarity with all games used at a facility, as well as strategies or tricks employed in those games.
- Prepare work schedules and station arrangements and keep attendance records.
- Market or promote the casino to bring in business.
O*NET core tasks, ordered by reported importance.
Working conditions and hours
Most casinos are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Employees are often scheduled to work nights, weekends, and holidays, which are typically the busiest times for casinos. Most work full time, although part-time work is common.
Where the work happens
Indoors, climate-controlled
NeverEvery dayIndoors, in a climate-controlled space, every day.
Outdoors in all weather
NeverEvery dayAlmost never works outdoors.
Physical demands
Sitting
NeverAlmost all the timeStanding
NeverAlmost all the timeBending or twisting
NeverAlmost all the time
Working with people
Contact with other people
NoneConstantConstant contact with other people.
Face-to-face discussions
NeverEvery dayFace-to-face discussions every day.
Dealing with the public
Not importantExtremely importantDealing with customers or the public is very important.
Pressure and stakes
Strict deadlines
NeverEvery dayConflict situations
NeverEvery dayHandling conflict situations at least monthly.
Cost of a mistake
Not seriousExtremely serious
Autonomy
Freedom to decide
NoneA lotA lot of freedom to make decisions without checking first.
Schedules: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2025–2035 edition. Conditions: O*NET Work Context survey. Each item has its own scale, so each dot is read against the two answers that end its own line.
Core skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Critical Thinking4.0
- Speaking3.9
- Monitoring3.9
- Active Listening3.8
- Writing3.6
- Reading Comprehension3.5
- Active Learning3.5
- Learning Strategies3.3
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 |
| Speaking | 3.9 |
| Monitoring | 3.9 |
| Active Listening | 3.8 |
| Writing | 3.6 |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.5 |
| Active Learning | 3.5 |
| Learning Strategies | 3.3 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Transferable skills
O*NET importance, 1 to 5
- Management of Personnel Resources4.0
- Social Perceptiveness3.8
- Coordination3.8
- Service Orientation3.8
- Complex Problem Solving3.8
- Judgment and Decision Making3.8
- Time Management3.8
- Persuasion3.5
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Management of Personnel Resources | 4.0 |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 |
| Coordination | 3.8 |
| Service Orientation | 3.8 |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 |
| Time Management | 3.8 |
| Persuasion | 3.5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
Tools and software
- Electronic mail software · in demand
- Office suite software · in demand
- Presentation software · in demand
- Spreadsheet software · in demand
- Word processing software · in demand
- Calendar and scheduling software
- Human resources software
- Internet browser software
“In demand” marks an O*NET Employer-Based Hot Technology, software named in real job postings for this occupation.
Personality fit
What personality type suits a Gambling Manager?
O*NET Occupational Interests (RIASEC), scored 1 to 7
| Axis | Gambling Manager |
|---|---|
| Realistic | 3 |
| Investigative | 1 |
| Artistic | 1 |
| Social | 3 |
| Enterprising | 7 |
| Conventional | 5 |
Source: O*NET 31.0 Database
What the work is built around
Day to day this is work built around leading, persuading, selling and making decisions, combined with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data.
- Enterprising6.7
- Conventional5.5
- Social2.9
- Realistic2.8
- Investigative1.4
- Artistic1.1
Closest MBTI types
NueCareer fit scores: cosine similarity between each MBTI type's interest vector and this occupation's O*NET interest profile. Not a BLS or O*NET figure; the method is documented on our methodology page.
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Median annual pay, with gambling managers highlighted
- IT Manager$175,140
- Marketing Manager$166,790
- Financial Manager$166,570
- Human Resources Manager$149,280
- Sales Manager$148,270
- Construction Manager$114,990
- Supply Chain Manager$107,230
- Gambling Manager$93,220
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager$69,990
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| IT Manager | $175,140 |
| Marketing Manager | $166,790 |
| Financial Manager | $166,570 |
| Human Resources Manager | $149,280 |
| Sales Manager | $148,270 |
| Construction Manager | $114,990 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $107,230 |
| Gambling Manager | $93,220 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager | $69,990 |
Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025
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Questions
Gambling Manager: frequently asked questions
How much do Gambling Managers make?
Gambling Managers earn a median of $93,220 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). That is 83% above the $50,980 median for all US occupations. That works out at $44.82/hr. The middle half earn between $72,570 and $122,990. The top 10% earn $164,350 or more.
Do you need a degree to become a Gambling Manager?
No. A bachelor's degree is not the norm: BLS reports a high school diploma or equivalent as the typical entry-level education for Gambling Managers. Employers typically expect less than 5 years of related work experience first. In O*NET's survey of people already doing the job, 56.5% hold high school diploma or the equivalent (such as a ged).
Is Gambling Manager a growing career?
It is stable rather than fast-growing: employment is projected to change 3.6% over 2025–2035, about the same as the 3.5% projected across all occupations (BLS EP, 2025–2035). BLS still projects about 600 openings a year, mostly from workers retiring or moving to other work.
What does a Gambling Manager do?
Gambling services workers serve customers in gambling establishments, such as casinos or racetracks. A core O*NET task: monitor staffing levels to ensure that games and tables are adequately staffed for each shift, arranging for staff rotations and breaks and locating substitute employees as necessary. Employers most often ask for Electronic mail software, Office suite software, Presentation software.
Which states pay Gambling Managers the most?
The highest state medians for Gambling Managers are Texas ($106,670), Washington ($106,450), Kentucky ($105,340) (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Adjusted for local prices using BEA Regional Price Parities, Kentucky moves to the top at $116,838.
What personality type suits a Gambling Manager?
O*NET scores Gambling Managers highest on the Enterprising and Conventional interest areas, so the work mixes leading, persuading, selling and making decisions with organising, following procedures and working precisely with data. On NueCareer's MBTI-to-interest mapping the closest types are ESTJ, ESFJ. Personality is a fit signal, not a gate. The free NueCareer quiz scores your own profile against all 1,731 careers in the bank.