Average Salary for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
SOC 39-3012 · Personal Care and Service Occupations · 2024 data
The median annual wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in the United States is $30,460 ($14.65/hr), based on 2024 BLS OEWS data. Wages range from $22,200 at the 10th percentile to $45,900 at the 90th percentile nationally. An estimated 7,600 people work in this occupation across the country. The national median wage has grown 35% since 2014.
Median Annual
$30,460
Mean Annual
$32,570
10th Pct
$22,200
75th Pct
$36,310
Employment
7,600
Salary Distribution
$22k
10th
$25k
25th
$30k
Median
$36k
75th
$46k
90th
Highest Paying Metro Areas
| Metro Area | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $53,120 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $46,780 |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $40,340 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $36,400 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $36,140 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $36,030 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $35,420 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $34,610 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $34,510 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $34,310 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $33,610 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $33,510 |
| Reno, NV | $31,680 |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $30,000 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $29,210 |
Salary by State
| State | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| New York | $53,120 |
| Massachusetts | $45,690 |
| Wisconsin | $44,820 |
| Washington | $39,970 |
| New Jersey | $39,800 |
| Michigan | $36,310 |
| Kentucky | $36,210 |
| Iowa | $35,940 |
| Indiana | $35,540 |
| California | $35,440 |
| Minnesota | $34,440 |
| Maryland | $33,610 |
| Illinois | $33,560 |
| Colorado | $32,880 |
| Connecticut | $32,640 |
| South Carolina | $32,050 |
| North Carolina | $31,760 |
| Nevada | $30,490 |
| West Virginia | $29,740 |
| South Dakota | $29,170 |
| Oklahoma | $29,080 |
| Texas | $28,670 |
| Ohio | $28,060 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,810 |
| Mississippi | $27,530 |
| North Dakota | $26,180 |
| Florida | $25,940 |
| Nebraska | $25,580 |
| Louisiana | $25,210 |
| Montana | $22,220 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,050 |
Salary by Industry
National median wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners broken down by industry sector, 2024 data.
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Spectator Sports | $38,640 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $37,630 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $34,770 |
| Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $34,180 |
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $34,180 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance | $33,610 |
| Social Assistance | $33,610 |
| Accommodation and Food Services | $33,280 |
| Accommodation | $33,280 |
| Traveler Accommodation | $33,280 |
| Casino Hotels | $33,280 |
| Civic and Social Organizations | $30,510 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $30,510 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $30,510 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $29,740 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $29,080 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $28,660 |
| Gambling Industries | $28,480 |
| Food Services and Drinking Places | $25,520 |
National Wage Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,460 |
| 2023 | $29,170 |
| 2022 | $28,940 |
| 2021 | $27,530 |
| 2020 | $25,220 |
| 2019 | $24,750 |
| 2018 | $24,430 |
| 2017 | $24,030 |
| 2016 | $22,600 |
| 2015 | $22,700 |
| 2014 | $22,560 |