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What is a gaming commissioner and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a gaming commissioner. For example, did you know that they make an average of $23.55 an hour? That's $48,976 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 17% and produce 19,900 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGaming CommissionerUS Average
Salary
3.8

Avg. Salary $48,976

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability level
7.8

Growth rate 17%

Growth rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.1
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.36%

Asian 22.69%

Black or African American 7.01%

Hispanic or Latino 10.75%

Unknown 4.55%

White 51.64%

Gender

female 42.86%

male 57.14%

Age - 44
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 44
Stress level
7.8

Stress level is high

7.1 - high

Complexity level
4.4

Complexity level is basic

7 - challenging

Work life balance
10.0

Work life balance is excellent

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a gaming commissioner

  1. Explore gaming commissioner education requirements

    Most common gaming commissioner degrees

    Bachelor's

    37.9 %

    Associate

    31.0 %

    Master's

    10.3 %
  2. Start to develop specific gaming commissioner skills

    SkillsPercentages
    Tribe58.28%
    Background Investigations22.31%
    Mics19.42%
  3. Complete relevant gaming commissioner training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gaming commissioners learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a gaming commissioner based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gaming commissioner resumes.
  4. Research gaming commissioner duties and responsibilities

    • Maintain and update the MICS.
    • Provide independent information to the tribe on the status of the tribe's gaming activities.
    • Maintain workplace cleanliness and organization.
    • Work with in DOJ rules and regulations of table gambling games of California.
  5. Apply for gaming commissioner jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a gaming commissioner job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average gaming commissioner salary

The average gaming commissioner salary in the United States is $48,976 per year or $24 per hour. Gaming commissioner salaries range between $22,000 and $104,000 per year.

Average gaming commissioner salary
$48,976 Yearly
$23.55 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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