Who Earns What

How much does a casino manager make?

US Gambling Managers
$93,220

a year · about $45 an hour

A typical casino manager in the United States makes $93,220 a year, about $45 an hour, about 1.8× a typical US worker (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).

What do they do?

Casino managers walk the gaming floor, check that dealers follow house rules, and watch for cheating or problems. They schedule and train staff, resolve guest complaints, and keep track of cash and game activity.

Did you know? Applicants for U.S. gambling-work licenses typically face an extensive background check and drug test, and the minimum age differs by state.

Is that a lot?

Compared with jobs you know
This job$93,220
Typical worker$50,980
Elementary teacher$63,970
Doctor$244,180
Cashier$32,880

If 100 people had this job

Most earn between $55,960 and $164,350
54 of 100
more than half

How do you become one?

In the U.S., finish high school; some employers prefer college study in casino or hospitality management. Meet your state’s age and license rules, then build several years of casino experience, often moving from dealer to supervisor to manager.

School needed: High school plus some training

Good for people who like leading and selling and keeping things organized

Why does pay differ?

In the U.S., pay can differ with experience and responsibility: managing a whole shift is different from overseeing slots or table games. It also varies by location and employer type. Casinos run around the clock, so schedules can include nights, weekends, or holidays.

Where does it pay most?

Highest in Texas ($106,670), lowest in Nebraska ($61,360).

See every state
Whole US$93,220
Texas$106,670
Washington$106,450
Kentucky$105,340
New York$102,350
Michigan$101,860
Iowa$76,350
West Virginia$74,270
Nebraska$61,360

Top 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.

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Who earns more?
Data table and sources
Casino manager pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread) — Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025
Lower earner (10th from bottom)Typical person (median)Higher earner (10th from top)People in this job
$55,960$93,220$164,350about 5,000
States where casino managers earn the most (median, May 2025)
StateTypical person (median)People in this job
Texas$106,670about 60
Washington$106,450about 130
Kentucky$105,340about 30
New York$102,350about 180
Michigan$101,860about 190

Official definition: Plan, direct, or coordinate gambling operations in a casino. May formulate house rules.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine

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Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY