Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$30,460
↑ 42.9% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 42.9% since 2011 ($21,320 → $30,460)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $30,460
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.9%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30,460 | +4.4% |
| 2023 | $29,170 | +0.8% |
| 2022 | $28,940 | +5.1% |
| 2021 | $27,530 | +9.2% |
| 2020 | $25,220 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $24,750 | +1.3% |
| 2018 | $24,430 | +1.7% |
| 2017 | $24,030 | +6.3% |
| 2016 | $22,600 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | $22,700 | +0.6% |
| 2014 | $22,560 | +0.2% |
| 2013 | $22,510 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | $21,810 | +2.3% |
| 2011 | $21,320 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.