How much does a gambling and sports book writer and runner make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $16.82 an hour or $2,915 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.82
- Average (mean)
- $36,450
- Jobs
- 8,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,090 | $10.62 | |
| 25th | $28,150 | $13.53 | |
| Median | $34,980 | $16.82 | |
| 75th | $44,840 | $21.56 | |
| 90th | $48,270 | $23.21 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New York | $54,740 |
| New Jersey | $48,260 |
| Massachusetts | $47,720 |
| Wisconsin | $47,250 |
| California | $44,860 |
| Washington | $42,180 |
| Ohio | $38,460 |
| Kentucky | $37,910 |
| Michigan | $37,720 |
| Nevada | $37,500 |
| Iowa | $37,440 |
| Arizona | $35,640 |
| Minnesota | $35,370 |
| Maryland | $35,230 |
| Illinois | $34,610 |
| Colorado | $34,450 |
| Connecticut | $34,420 |
| Florida | $34,160 |
| South Carolina | $33,650 |
| Indiana | $32,730 |
| Kansas | $31,550 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,690 |
| Texas | $30,660 |
| North Dakota | $30,640 |
| South Dakota | $30,620 |
| Nebraska | $29,670 |
| Mississippi | $28,340 |
| Louisiana | $26,620 |
| Montana | $22,030 |
| West Virginia | $19,740 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $57,880 |
| San Diego, CA | $52,140 |
| Boston, MA | $47,720 |
| Seattle, WA | $43,790 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,680 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,660 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $38,390 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $37,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $36,360 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $36,190 |
| Louisville, KY | $35,580 |
| Chicago, IL | $35,440 |
| Sacramento, CA | $35,370 |
| Washington, DC | $35,100 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,980 |
In other countries
Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner belongs to the international group "Bookmakers, croupiers and related gaming workers".
Compare pay in 140 countriesSimilar jobs
- Gambling Dealer$34,320
- Gambling Service Worker$36,310
- Motion Picture Projectionist$38,270
- Usher$32,910
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant$32,150
- Costume Attendant$50,400
- Locker Room$36,300
- Entertainment Attendant and Related Worker$32,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling and sports book writer and runner make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $16.82 ($34,980 a year).
How much does a gambling and sports book writer and runner make a month?
About $2,915 a month before tax, based on a median of $34,980 a year.
How much does a gambling and sports book writer and runner make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,090 or less a year ($10.62 an hour); the top 10% make $48,270 or more.
Which state pays gambling and sports book writer and runners the most?
New York, with a median of $54,740 a year, followed by New Jersey ($48,260) and Massachusetts ($47,720).
Which city pays gambling and sports book writer and runners the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $57,880 a year.
How many gambling and sports book writer and runners are there in the United States?
About 8,950 people work as gambling and sports book writer and runners.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.