Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners salary
- 10th pct
- $22,090
- Middle 50%
- $28,150–$44,840
- 90th pct
- $48,270
The BLS estimates 8,950 Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners jobs in the U.S. with a median base pay of $34,980 ($16.82 an hour) (May 2025, SOC 39-3012). Across 2 metros with published figures, medians range from $36,360 in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA to $38,390 in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE8,950 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall U.S. employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Where Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners earn the most
2 metros · BLS
Highest-paying metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $38,390 | 1,190 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $36,360 | 240 |
Largest metros
| Metro | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $38,390 | 1,190 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $36,360 | 240 |
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Questions
What is the median Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners salary in the U.S.?
$34,980 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). The middle half earn $28,150–$44,840.
How much do Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners make an hour?
The BLS U.S. median is $16.82 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn $13.54–$21.56 an hour, and the 90th percentile is $23.21. These are straight-time wages, before overtime and shift differentials.
Where do Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners earn the most?
Highest metro medians: Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV ($38,390), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($36,360). Cost of living differs, so compare offers locally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2025 (metro, state and national estimates). Employer filing counts: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data FY2026 Q3, visa-sponsored positions only.