Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners salary in the United States
$22,090
10th
$28,150
25th
$34,980
Median
$44,840
75th
$48,270
90th
National median
$34,980
2025 OEWS
Mean
$36,450
Hourly median
$16.82
Employment
8,950
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $57,880 | 90 |
| NY | $54,740 | 100 |
| San Diego, CA | $52,140 | 60 |
| NJ | $48,260 | 90 |
| MA | $47,720 | — |
| Boston, MA | $47,720 | 140 |
| WI | $47,250 | 80 |
| CA | $44,860 | 1,480 |
| Seattle, WA | $43,790 | 90 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,680 | — |
| WA | $42,180 | 220 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,660 | 70 |
| OH | $38,460 | 360 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $38,390 | 1,190 |
| KY | $37,910 | 60 |
| MI | $37,720 | — |
| NV | $37,500 | 1,440 |
| IA | $37,440 | 100 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $37,000 | 190 |
| San Francisco, CA | $36,360 | 240 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $36,190 | 30 |
| AZ | $35,640 | 260 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $35,580 | 50 |
| Chicago, IL | $35,440 | 80 |
| MN | $35,370 | 350 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.