Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners pay in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas

In Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas (NV), the median pay for gambling and sports book writers and runners is $18.46 an hour ($38,390 a year). About 1,190 people work in this job there.

$18.46Median hourly pay
$28,470–$46,070Middle half of workers, yearly
1,190People in this job in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas (NV)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($34,980). It is 2% higher than the Nevada median ($37,500).

Pay range for gambling and sports book writers and runners in Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas (NV)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$12.93$26,900
25% of workers$13.69$28,470
Half of workers (median)$18.46$38,390
75% of workers$22.15$46,070
90% of workers$22.15$46,070

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners pay in Nevada metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas (this page)$38,3901,190
Reno$33,780110

Nevada unemployment rate: 4.8% (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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