Top 15 cities for this job by average salary
| New York, NY | $62,930 |
|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | $51,940 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,080 |
| Boston, MA | $45,940 |
| Seattle, WA | $45,370 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,000 |
| Riverside, CA | $41,440 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,510 |
| San Francisco, CA | $40,140 |
| Sacramento, CA | $39,840 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $38,010 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,090 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $36,870 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $36,310 |
| Louisville, KY | $36,300 |
Map: Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners salary by metro area
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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners salary by state
New York pays gambling and sports book writers and runners the most statewide, $56,940 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $56,940 | $54,740 | 100 | 1 | $62,930 | $62,930 |
| Ohio | $51,510 | $38,460 | 360 | 1 | $51,080 | $51,080 |
| New Jersey | $46,330 | $48,260 | 90 | 1 | $36,310 | $36,310 |
| Massachusetts | $44,780 | $47,720 | n/a | 1 | $45,940 | $45,940 |
| Washington | $44,500 | $42,180 | 220 | 1 | $45,370 | $45,370 |
| California | $43,760 | $44,860 | 1,480 | 4 | $51,940 | $39,840 |
| Wisconsin | $42,110 | $47,250 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Minnesota | $38,860 | $35,370 | 350 | 1 | $43,000 | $43,000 |
| Illinois | $38,330 | $34,610 | 130 | 1 | $40,510 | $40,510 |
| Kentucky | $37,940 | $37,910 | 60 | 1 | $36,300 | $36,300 |
| Nevada | $37,580 | $37,500 | 1,440 | 2 | $38,010 | $36,060 |
| Florida | $36,590 | $34,160 | n/a | 1 | $35,100 | $35,100 |
| Michigan | $36,550 | $37,720 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Maryland | $36,290 | $35,230 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $35,810 | $35,640 | 260 | 1 | $36,870 | $36,870 |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $35,760 | $35,760 |
| Iowa | $35,680 | $37,440 | 100 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Texas | $35,650 | $30,660 | 440 | 1 | $37,090 | $37,090 |
| Missouri | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $35,460 | $35,460 |
| Connecticut | $35,450 | $34,420 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Colorado | $34,570 | $34,450 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $34,410 | $33,650 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Indiana | $34,040 | $32,730 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $33,870 | $30,690 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $32,630 | $31,550 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Dakota | $32,290 | $30,620 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nebraska | $30,950 | $29,670 | 360 | 2 | $32,250 | $32,070 |
| Oklahoma | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $30,920 | $30,920 |
| North Dakota | $30,870 | $30,640 | 110 | 1 | $29,690 | $29,690 |
| Mississippi | $28,640 | $28,340 | 110 | 1 | $29,110 | $29,110 |
| Louisiana | $24,820 | $26,620 | 180 | 1 | $27,830 | $27,830 |
| West Virginia | $24,790 | $19,740 | 180 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Montana | $22,360 | $22,030 | 1,050 | 2 | $22,620 | $22,310 |
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners salary in every city we cover
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| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $62,930 | $57,880 | $30.25 | 90 |
| San Diego, CA | $51,940 | $52,140 | $24.97 | 60 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $51,080 | $34,980 | $24.56 | 90 |
| Boston, MA | $45,940 | $47,720 | $22.09 | 140 |
| Seattle, WA | $45,370 | $43,790 | $21.81 | 90 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $43,000 | $43,680 | $20.67 | n/a |
| Riverside, CA | $41,440 | $39,660 | $19.93 | 70 |
| Chicago, IL | $40,510 | $35,440 | $19.48 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $40,140 | $36,360 | $19.30 | 240 |
| Sacramento, CA | $39,840 | $35,370 | $19.15 | 60 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $38,010 | $38,390 | $18.28 | 1,190 |
| Dallas, TX | $37,090 | $31,690 | $17.83 | 90 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $36,870 | $37,000 | $17.73 | 190 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $36,310 | $36,190 | $17.46 | 30 |
| Louisville, KY | $36,300 | $35,580 | $17.45 | 50 |
| Reno, NV | $36,060 | $33,780 | $17.34 | 110 |
| Washington, DC | $35,760 | $35,100 | $17.19 | n/a |
| St. Louis, MO | $35,460 | $31,870 | $17.05 | 30 |
| Miami, FL | $35,100 | $29,800 | $16.88 | 80 |
| Omaha, NE | $32,250 | $30,610 | $15.51 | 190 |
| Lincoln, NE | $32,070 | $29,670 | $15.42 | 60 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $30,920 | $29,970 | $14.87 | 40 |
| Fargo, ND | $29,690 | $28,620 | $14.27 | 50 |
| Gulfport, MS | $29,110 | $28,580 | $14.00 | 60 |
| New Orleans, LA | $27,830 | $29,780 | $13.38 | 50 |
| Missoula, MT | $22,620 | $22,580 | $10.87 | 120 |
| Helena, MT | $22,310 | $22,300 | $10.73 | 80 |
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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners salary: questions
Where do gambling and sports book writers and runners make the most money?
In New York, NY, with an average of $62,930 a year, among the 27 metro areas we cover.
What is the average gambling and sports book writers and runners salary in the U.S.?
$36,450 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $34,980, so half of gambling and sports book writers and runners earn more than that and half less.
What salary should gambling and sports book writers and runners ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of gambling and sports book writers and runners nationwide earn between $28,150 (25th percentile) and $44,840 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays gambling and sports book writers and runners the most?
New York, with a statewide average of $56,940 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is gambling and sports book writers and runners pay the lowest?
Helena, MT, at $22,310 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-3012.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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