Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners salary
in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV
- Middle 50%
- $28,470–$46,070
- vs U.S. median
- +10%
- Metro rank
- #1 of 2
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in the Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV metro earn a median of $38,390 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,190 jobs (May 2025). That is 10% above the U.S. median of $34,980 and 2% above the NV statewide median of $37,500. It ranks #1 of 2 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,190 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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What is the average Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners salary in Las Vegas?
The BLS median is $38,390 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,190 jobs pay between $28,470 and $46,070. The 10th percentile is $26,900 and the 90th is $46,070.
Is Las Vegas a high-paying metro for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners?
That is 10% above the U.S. median of $34,980 and 2% above the NV statewide median of $37,500. It ranks #1 of 2 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners make an hour in Las Vegas?
About $18.46 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $38,390 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $13.69–$22.15 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.