SOC 393012

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Post information enabling patrons to wager on various races and sporting events. Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. May operate random number-generating equipment and announce the numbers for patrons. Receive, verify, and record patrons' wagers. Scan and process winning tickets presented by patrons and pay out winnings for those wagers.

National Median

$30,460

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$30,460

Entry Level (10th pct)

$22,200

Experienced (90th pct)

$45,900

Total Employed

7,600

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$22,200 - $24,960
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$24,960 - $36,310
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$36,310 - $45,900

Highest Paying Locations for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$53,120

+74.4% vs national

New York

$53,120

+74.4% vs national

Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

$46,780

+53.6% vs national

Massachusetts

$45,690

+50.0% vs national

Wisconsin

$44,820

+47.1% vs national

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$53,120	160
New York	$53,120	160
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$46,780	N/A
Massachusetts	$45,690	N/A
Wisconsin	$44,820	70
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$40,340	90
Washington	$39,970	230
New Jersey	$39,800	N/A
Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area	$37,820	150
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$36,400	100
Michigan	$36,310	40
Kentucky	$36,210	70
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN	$36,140	50
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$36,030	110
Iowa	$35,940	160
Indiana	$35,540	80
California	$35,440	610
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$35,420	150
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$34,610	70
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ	$34,510	30
Minnesota	$34,440	380
Oklahoma City, OK	$34,310	70
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$33,610	110
Maryland	$33,610	N/A
Illinois	$33,560	100
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$33,510	50
Colorado	$32,880	N/A
Connecticut	$32,640	40
South Carolina	$32,050	130
North Carolina	$31,760	50
Reno, NV	$31,680	140
Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area	$31,310	110
West South Dakota nonmetropolitan area	$31,030	50
Nevada	$30,490	1,040
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV	$30,000	750
West Virginia	$29,740	100
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$29,210	140
South Dakota	$29,170	120
Oklahoma	$29,080	410
Texas	$28,670	700
Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area	$28,660	50
New Orleans-Metairie, LA	$28,480	120
Omaha, NE-IA	$28,320	150
Carson City, NV	$28,140	30
Gulfport-Biloxi, MS	$28,140	80
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL	$28,080	100
Ohio	$28,060	110
Pennsylvania	$27,810	120
Mississippi	$27,530	130
Lincoln, NE	$27,280	30

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners?

The national median annual salary for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners is $30,460, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runnerss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runnerss is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median salary of $53,120.

How much can an experienced Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners make?

Top-earning Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runnerss (90th percentile) make $45,900 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.