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Gambling Managers vs. General and Operations Managers: Who Earns More?

General and Operations Managerss out-earn Gambling Managerss by $13K a year at the national median, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Gambling Managerss land at $93,220 and General and Operations Managerss at $105,770. The education gap is real: gambling manager programs typically require bachelor's degree, while general and operations manager programs require bachelor's degree. Top-paying state for Gambling Managerss is Texas ($106,670); for General and Operations Managerss it's New Jersey ($173,690).

Gambling Managers
General and Operations Managers
Median salary
$93,220
$105,770
Hourly rate
$44.82/hr
$50.85/hr
Entry level (10th %)
$55,960
$50,090
Senior level (90th %)
$164,350
$253,390
Education required
Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
U.S. employment
5,030
3,503,020
Job growth (10-year)
N/A
4.4%
Category
Management
Management
Top-paying state
Texas
New Jersey

Pay by state

States where both occupations have BLS data, sorted by Gambling Managers median pay.

State
Gambling Managers
General and Operations Managers
Texas
$106,670
$103,230
Washington
$106,450
$133,750
New York
$102,350
$130,860
Michigan
$101,860
$99,530
New Jersey
$101,470
$173,690
Massachusetts
$100,460
$127,220
California
$99,230
$124,390
Indiana
$98,920
$108,170
Mississippi
$97,170
$106,680
Florida
$96,180
$101,580
Pennsylvania
$94,800
$103,130
Nevada
$91,250
$99,390
Louisiana
$82,140
$101,790
Illinois
$79,610
$103,570
Maryland
$77,320
$117,930

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025. Highlighted value is higher in each row.

Common questions

Who earns more, Gambling Managerss or General and Operations Managerss?

General and Operations Managerss earn more nationally. The median is $93,220 for Gambling Managerss versus $105,770 for General and Operations Managerss, a difference of $13K. Per BLS OEWS May 2025.

Which has better job growth, Gambling Managers or General and Operations Managers?

BLS Employment Projections data is not available for one or both occupations. Check the individual career pages for current outlook figures.

Which requires more education, Gambling Managers or General and Operations Managers?

Gambling Managers typically requires bachelor's degree. General and Operations Managers requires bachelor's degree. Education requirements vary by employer and state licensing board.

Where do Gambling Managerss get paid the most?

Texas is the top-paying state for Gambling Managerss at $106,670/year, per BLS OEWS May 2025. Major metro areas within that state typically pay even more than the state average.

How does Gambling Managers vs. General and Operations Managers pay differ by state?

The gap varies significantly by state. In Texas, Gambling Managerss earn $106,670 vs. $103,230 for General and Operations Managerss. See the state comparison table on this page for the full picture.

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