Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners Salary
The median gambling and sports book writers and runners salary in the United States is $34,980 per year ($16.82/hour). Salaries range from $22,090 at the entry level to $48,270+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 8,950 gambling and sports book writers and runners jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to decline 6.1% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$34,980
per year
Hourly Rate
$16.82
per hour
Employment
8,950
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$22,090
25th percentile
$28,150
Median
$34,980
75th percentile
$44,840
90th percentile
$48,270
Job Growth (2024-2034)
-6.1%
Decline
Annual Openings
1,200
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Training Needed
Short-term on-the-job training
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners Salary by State
Best Cities (cost-adjusted) →Salary Map — Click a state for details
$20K$55K■ No data
Top Paying States
New York
$55K
+56%
New Jersey
$48K
+38%
Massachusetts
$48K
+36%
Wisconsin
$47K
+35%
California
$45K
+28%
Washington
$42K
+21%
Ohio
$38K
+10%
Kentucky
$38K
+8%
Michigan
$38K
+8%
Nevada
$38K
+7%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $54,740 | +56.5% |
| New Jersey | $48,260 | +38.0% |
| Massachusetts | $47,720 | +36.4% |
| Wisconsin | $47,250 | +35.1% |
| California | $44,860 | +28.2% |
| Washington | $42,180 | +20.6% |
| Ohio | $38,460 | +9.9% |
| Kentucky | $37,910 | +8.4% |
| Michigan | $37,720 | +7.8% |
| Nevada | $37,500 | +7.2% |
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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $57,880 | +65.5% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $52,140 | +49.1% |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $47,720 | +36.4% |
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $43,790 | +25.2% |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $43,680 | +24.9% |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $39,660 | +13.4% |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | $38,390 | +9.7% |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $37,000 | +5.8% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $36,360 | +3.9% |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $36,190 | +3.5% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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