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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners is a notable career in the 39 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 39-3012 |
| title | Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners |
| onet code | 39-3012.00 |
| description | Post information enabling patrons to wager on various races and sporting events. Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. May operate random number-generating equipment and announce the numbers for patrons. Receive, verify, and record patrons' wagers. Scan and process winning tickets presented by patrons and pay out winnings for those wagers. |
| job zone | 2 |
| major group | 39 |
| tot emp | 7,600 |
| a mean | 32,570 |
| a median | 30,460 |
| a pct10 | 22,200 |
| a pct25 | 24,960 |
| a pct75 | 36,310 |
| a pct90 | 45,900 |
| h mean | 15 |
| h median | 14 |
The day-to-day work of a gambling and sports book writers and runners typically centers on collect bets in the form of cash or chips, verifying and recording amounts. 4 of these 8 tasks are Core O*NET duties; the remainder are common supplemental work. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Monitoring, and Speaking. Across the top 6 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.12 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working gambling and sports book writers and runners, the most common entry qualification is a High School Diploma (87.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 0% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in New York at $53,120 and lowest in Montana at $22,220 — a 2.4× spread. The top five states (New York, Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Washington, New Jersey) average $44,680. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $53,120 | $55,860 | $36,640 | $76,960 | 160 |
| Massachusetts | $45,690 | $43,830 | $37,170 | $46,850 | — |
| Wisconsin | $44,820 | $50,880 | $31,200 | $48,910 | 70 |
| Washington | $39,970 | $41,580 | $36,440 | $46,220 | 230 |
| New Jersey | $39,800 | $43,740 | $32,910 | $52,910 | — |
| Michigan | $36,310 | $35,480 | $29,480 | $39,730 | 40 |
| Kentucky | $36,210 | $36,660 | $23,140 | $47,770 | 70 |
| Iowa | $35,940 | $36,600 | $28,920 | $47,480 | 160 |
| Indiana | $35,540 | $36,590 | $28,800 | $43,380 | 80 |
| California | $35,440 | $40,180 | $33,280 | $56,250 | 610 |
| Minnesota | $34,440 | $36,860 | $24,190 | $50,170 | 380 |
| Maryland | $33,610 | $33,450 | $31,200 | $35,160 | — |
| Illinois | $33,560 | $34,410 | $29,120 | $48,870 | 100 |
| Colorado | $32,880 | $33,330 | $30,960 | $33,760 | — |
| Connecticut | $32,640 | $34,120 | $32,640 | $38,460 | 40 |
| South Carolina | $32,050 | $33,420 | $27,830 | $37,390 | 130 |
| North Carolina | $31,760 | $37,220 | $27,280 | $47,090 | 50 |
| Nevada | $30,490 | $31,410 | $24,330 | $39,110 | 1,040 |
| West Virginia | $29,740 | $30,430 | $21,180 | $38,180 | 100 |
| South Dakota | $29,170 | $29,440 | $25,740 | $36,080 | 120 |
| Oklahoma | $29,080 | $30,360 | $23,240 | $36,030 | 410 |
| Texas | $28,670 | $32,580 | $21,740 | $41,250 | 700 |
| Ohio | $28,060 | $31,260 | $21,740 | $50,100 | 110 |
| Pennsylvania | $27,810 | $29,820 | $22,350 | $38,020 | 120 |
| Mississippi | $27,530 | $26,870 | $17,240 | $33,430 | 130 |
| North Dakota | $26,180 | $26,030 | $17,820 | $30,250 | 120 |
| Florida | $25,940 | $28,660 | $24,960 | $35,290 | 250 |
| Nebraska | $25,580 | $27,210 | $24,960 | $30,540 | 250 |
| Louisiana | $25,210 | $23,280 | $15,230 | $28,490 | 360 |
| Montana | $22,220 | $22,440 | $21,420 | $23,690 | — |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for gambling and sports book writers and runners. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Bet Taker or Betting Clerk frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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