Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary in Northwest Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,830 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.67
10th percentile $31,730
90th percentile $50,500
Employed locally 50
National median $43,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,730
    25th
    $31,730
    50th (median)
    $38,830
    75th
    $45,080
    90th
    $50,500

    Top-paying metros for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $105,990
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $66,370
    Massachusetts $61,090
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $59,370
    West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $58,750
    North Dakota $58,480

    Related occupations in Northwest Minnesota

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $76,790
    Security Guards $40,420
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $56,530
    Firefighters $38,480
    First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives $97,810
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $30,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators make per hour in Northwest Minnesota?

    The median hourly wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Northwest Minnesota is $18.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.28 or more per hour.

    Is Northwest Minnesota above or below average for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salaries?

    The median Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary in Northwest Minnesota is 11.5% below the national median of $43,900. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Northwest Minnesota?

    Entry-level Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $31,730 per year in Northwest Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,730.