Pay · 39-3012
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners earn $34,980 a year at the midpoint
The middle of the pay scale for gambling and sports book writers and runners is $34,980. A typical start is nearer $28,150; the top tenth earn about $48,270.
National figures for gambling and sports book writers and runners, 39-3012, from the 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.
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Gambling and sports book writer earnings, from starting pay to the top 10%
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Gambling and sports book writer wages across the states
The 23 states where the most people do this work, of 30 with a published figure: their medians range by 2.77 times. Figures are the 2025 survey.
| State | Median a year | Where most start | 10th to 90th | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $54,740 | $37,350 | $37,350 — $97,670 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $48,260 | $35,090 | $35,090 — $57,880 | 90 |
| Wisconsin | $47,250 | $33,340 | $33,340 — $51,140 | 80 |
| California | $44,860 | $36,110 | $36,110 — $50,970 | 1,480 |
| Washington | $42,180 | $37,210 | $37,210 — $56,760 | 220 |
| Ohio | $38,460 | $29,750 | $29,750 — $73,180 | 360 |
| Nevada | $37,500 | $27,100 | $27,100 — $46,090 | 1,440 |
| Iowa | $37,440 | $24,090 | $24,090 — $46,820 | 100 |
| Arizona | $35,640 | $31,280 | $31,280 — $37,000 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $35,370 | $28,920 | $28,920 — $51,410 | 350 |
| Illinois | $34,610 | $31,460 | $31,460 — $51,080 | 130 |
| Connecticut | $34,420 | $34,010 | $34,010 — $40,210 | 70 |
| South Carolina | $33,650 | $28,890 | $28,890 — $39,100 | 130 |
| Indiana | $32,730 | $26,740 | $26,740 — $43,540 | 90 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,690 | $25,630 | $25,630 — $43,830 | 90 |
| Texas | $30,660 | $22,340 | $22,340 — $57,720 | 440 |
| North Dakota | $30,640 | $23,280 | $23,280 — $41,590 | 110 |
| South Dakota | $30,620 | $29,010 | $29,010 — $36,710 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $29,670 | $28,080 | $28,080 — $36,300 | 360 |
| Mississippi | $28,340 | $18,050 | $18,050 — $36,300 | 110 |
| Louisiana | $26,620 | $15,380 | $15,380 — $30,950 | 180 |
| Montana | $22,030 | $21,940 | $21,940 — $23,620 | 1,050 |
| West Virginia | $19,740 | $19,290 | $19,290 — $31,690 | 180 |
No. 774 of 788 by median pay
Better paid than 2% of the occupations in the survey.
- 772 Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $35,060
- 773 Childcare workers $34,980
- 774 Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners $34,980
- 775 Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $34,890
- 776 Dishwashers $34,810
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Resumes for gambling and sports book writers and runners
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- Answered questions about game rules or casino policies.
- Collected cards or tickets from players.
- Computed and verified amounts won or lost, paying out winnings or referring patrons to workers, such as gaming cashiers, so that winnings can be collected.
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Questions people ask most
What is a gambling and sports book writer’s yearly income?
A gambling and sports book writer makes a median of $34,980 a year (2025 survey). The middle half earn between $28,150 and $44,840.
What is a gambling and sports book writer’s hourly pay rate?
The median pay rate is $16.82 an hour; the average is $36,450 a year.
What is the starting pay for a gambling and sports book writer?
Starting pay is usually near the 25th percentile, $28,150 a year, and sometimes as low as the 10th, $22,090.
Which state pays gambling and sports book writers and runners the most?
New York, with a median of $54,740 a year.
How many people work as gambling and sports book writers and runners?
About 8,950 in the United States — number 774 of 788 occupations by median pay.
Jobs that pay about the same
Median pay within $90 of what gambling and sports book writers and runners earn — $34,980 a year — but not always the same spread.
- Same median Childcare workers $34,980median a year 10th percentile: $24,260 90th percentile: $46,010
- $80 more Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials $35,060median a year 10th percentile: $27,180 90th percentile: $43,050
- $90 less Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers $34,890median a year 10th percentile: $27,440 90th percentile: $43,190