Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $47,760 +8.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.96
10th percentile $42,990
90th percentile $56,400
Employed locally 60
National median $43,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,990
    25th
    $42,990
    50th (median)
    $47,760
    75th
    $52,290
    90th
    $56,400

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary vs area income 30% Median Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary is 70% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $105,990
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $46,730
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,680
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $46,380
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $46,110
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,710

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Security Guards $45,930
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers $150,650
    Firefighters $164,940
    Protective Service Workers, All Other $55,870
    Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers $45,190
    Correctional Officers and Jailers $131,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators make per hour in San Jose?

    The median hourly wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in San Jose, CA is $22.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.11 or more per hour.

    Is San Jose above or below average for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salaries?

    The median Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary in San Jose, CA is 8.8% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $42,990 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,990.