Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner Salary
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners earn a median $34,980 a year nationally. Personal Care and Service Occupations
U.S. median
$34,980
$16.82 per hour
Range
$22,090 – $48,270
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
8,950
across the U.S.
Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$30,286
per year · effective tax rate 13.4%
$2,524Monthly
$1,262Twice a month
$1,165Every 2 weeks
$14.56Hourly
- Federal income tax$2,018
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,169
- Medicare (1.45%)$507
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$30,286
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $22,090 | $10.62 | $19,801 |
| 25th percentile | $28,150 | $13.53 | $24,792 |
| Median (50th) | $34,980 | $16.82 | $30,286 |
| 75th percentile | $44,840 | $21.56 | $38,209 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $48,270 | $23.21 | $40,965 |
Best cities for gambling and sports book writers and runners (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas, NV | $38,390 | $33,026 | $32,956 | 1,190 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Las Vegas, NV — $38,390
Gambling and Sports Book Writer and Runner salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $54,740 | $43,805 | $37,350 – $97,670 | 100 |
| New Jersey | $48,260 | $39,838 | $35,090 – $57,880 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $47,720 | $38,357 | $38,860 – $49,340 | — |
| Wisconsin | $47,250 | $38,847 | $33,340 – $51,140 | 80 |
| California | $44,860 | $36,858 | $36,110 – $50,970 | 1,480 |
| Washington | $42,180 | $36,072 | $37,210 – $56,760 | 220 |
| Ohio | $38,460 | $32,807 | $29,750 – $73,180 | 360 |
| Kentucky | $37,910 | $31,431 | $24,370 – $52,240 | 60 |
| Michigan | $37,720 | $31,136 | $30,800 – $41,240 | — |
| Nevada | $37,500 | $32,311 | $27,100 – $46,090 | 1,440 |
| Iowa | $37,440 | $31,492 | $24,090 – $46,820 | 100 |
| Arizona | $35,640 | $30,134 | $31,280 – $37,000 | 260 |
| Minnesota | $35,370 | $29,526 | $28,920 – $51,410 | 350 |
| Maryland | $35,230 | $29,178 | $31,200 – $36,720 | — |
| Illinois | $34,610 | $28,421 | $31,460 – $51,080 | 130 |
| Colorado | $34,450 | $29,053 | $31,010 – $38,110 | — |
| Connecticut | $34,420 | $29,213 | $34,010 – $40,210 | 70 |
| Florida | $34,160 | $29,628 | $27,040 – $58,520 | — |
| South Carolina | $33,650 | $28,356 | $28,890 – $39,100 | 130 |
| Indiana | $32,730 | $27,543 | $26,740 – $43,540 | 90 |
| Kansas | $31,550 | $26,554 | $22,840 – $48,820 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,690 | $25,897 | $25,630 – $43,830 | 90 |
| Texas | $30,660 | $26,815 | $22,340 – $57,720 | 440 |
| North Dakota | $30,640 | $26,799 | $23,280 – $41,590 | 110 |
| South Dakota | $30,620 | $26,783 | $29,010 – $36,710 | 80 |
| Nebraska | $29,670 | $25,508 | $28,080 – $36,300 | 360 |
| Mississippi | $28,340 | $24,546 | $18,050 – $36,300 | 110 |
| Louisiana | $26,620 | $23,119 | $15,380 – $30,950 | 180 |
| Montana | $22,030 | $19,473 | $21,940 – $23,620 | 1,050 |
| West Virginia | $19,740 | $17,415 | $19,290 – $31,690 | 180 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gambling and sports book writer and runner make?
The national median salary for gambling and sports book writers and runners is $34,980 a year ($16.82 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $22,090 and the top 10% earn over $48,270. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays gambling and sports book writers and runners the most?
New York has the highest median pay at $54,740. After taxes and local prices, Las Vegas, NV offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many gambling and sports book writers and runners are there in the U.S.?
About 8,950 people work as gambling and sports book writers and runners nationwide.