Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $48,170 +9.7% vs national
Median hourly $23.16
10th percentile $37,460
90th percentile $111,990
Employed locally 50
National median $43,900

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,460
    25th
    $38,130
    50th (median)
    $48,170
    75th
    $111,990
    90th
    $111,990

    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 Southern Indiana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$61,060
    Security Guards$37,440
    Correctional Officers and Jailers$44,180
    Firefighters$60,440
    School Bus Monitors$29,800
    First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers$50,690

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators make per hour in Southern Indiana?

    The median hourly wage for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Southern Indiana is $23.16, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.84 or more per hour.

    Is Southern Indiana above or below average for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salaries?

    The median Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary in Southern Indiana is 9.7% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators (10th percentile) earn around $37,460 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,130.