Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners pay in California
In California, the median pay for gambling and sports book writers and runners is $21.57 an hour ($44,860 a year). About 1,480 people work in this job there.
That is 28% higher than the U.S. median ($34,980). California ranks 5th of 30 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for gambling and sports book writers and runners in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.36 | $36,110 |
| 25% of workers | $18.21 | $37,880 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.57 | $44,860 |
| 75% of workers | $21.57 | $44,860 |
| 90% of workers | $24.51 | $50,970 |
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $52,140 | 60 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $39,660 | 70 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $36,360 | 240 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $35,370 | 60 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for gambling and sports book writers and runners
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: Up to 1 month (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +1.8% over ten years, little or no change · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Cashiers | $37,100 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants | $37,000 |
| Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | $36,640 |
| Tellers | $46,900 |
| Gambling Dealers | $35,090 |
| Gambling Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | $37,350 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $68,010 |
| Gambling Cage Workers | $37,650 |
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