The top 12 highest paying industries for gaming managers (ranked by average annual salary) are listed in Table 1. The entry level salary (as measured by the salary of the lowest 10% paid earners) and the number of employment in those industries are also shown. As shown in the table, with an average annual salary of $142,820, management of companies and enterprises is the highest paying industry for gaming managers. It is followed by casino hotels industry (average annual salary $72,580). The salary and employment information is computed from data published by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in May 2015 [1]. For more information about salaries of gaming managers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary i | # of Empl. i |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $142,820 |
30 |
| 2 | Casino Hotels | $72,580 |
1,580 |
| 3 | Traveler Accommodation | $72,570 |
1,580 |
| 4 | Accommodation | $72,570 |
1,580 |
| 5 | Accommodation and Food Services | $72,570 |
1,580 |
| 6 | Public sector -- Federal, state, and local government, including government owned schools and hospit | $63,880 |
1,630 |
| 7 | Local government, including schools and hospitals | $63,580 |
1,610 |
| 8 | Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $61,100 |
1,970 |
| 9 | Gambling Industries | $61,080 |
1,960 |
| 10 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $60,900 |
2,040 |
| 11 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $57,060 |
70 |
| 12 | Spectator Sports | $57,050 |
70 |