Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators Salary in Texas

$18,713 $60,730
10th pct Median: $35,308 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$18,713
25th Percentile$25,422
50th (Median)$35,308
75th Percentile$48,725
90th (Top Earners)$60,730
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Texas median salary of $35,308 for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators has the purchasing power of approximately $37,442 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Texas's lower cost of living (COL index: 94.3) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators make in Texas?
Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Texas earn a median annual salary of $35,308 per year ($16.98/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $36,400.
Is Texas a good state for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators?
Texas pays slightly below the national average for gambling surveillance officers and gambling investigators. Cost of living in Texas is lower average (COL index: 94.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Texas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 94.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $35,308 salary in Texas has the purchasing power of approximately $37,442 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Texas increase real purchasing power.
How does Texas compare to neighboring states for Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Texas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $322,234
2 Radiologists $300,622
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $297,033
4 Neurologists $286,732
5 Surgeons, All Other $285,684
6 Psychiatrists $242,304
7 Physicians, Pathologists $236,602
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators in Texas

Gambling Surveillance Officers and Gambling Investigators work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the protective service sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: High school diploma

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