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How to become gambling and sports book writers and runnerseducation, training, experience and the steps to enter

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Median annual pay
$34,980
25th–75th pct. $28,150–$44,840
Top pay (est.)
$62,800
Top 10% $48,270
Pay in 5 years
$39,800est.
2031
Pay in 10 years
$45,200est.
$38,800–$52,400
Outlook score
38/100
★★☆☆☆ Below average
AI replacement risk
60%
Moderate
Job growth (10 yr)
+1.8%
1,400 openings / yr

How to become gambling and sports book writers and runners

Typical education
High school diploma or equivalent
BLS
Related experience
None
On-the-job training
Short-term on-the-job training

A step-by-step guide for this occupation is being prepared. The education, training and experience data above show the typical path.

Skills, education and requirements for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Key skills

Monitoring
3.1
Active Listening
3.1
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Coordination
3.0
Critical Thinking
2.9
Speaking
2.9
Social Perceptiveness
2.9
Writing
2.8

O*NET skill level ratings (0–7).

Key knowledge areas

Customer and Personal Service
3.6
Mathematics
3.5
English Language
2.8
Sales and Marketing
2.7
Economics and Accounting
2.5
Administration and Management
2.4
Computers and Electronics
2.3
Psychology
2.2

What the work involves

Performing for or Working Directly with the PublicEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesGetting InformationProcessing InformationUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsCommunicating with People Outside the Organization

Important abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionNear VisionSpeech ClarityDeductive ReasoningInformation Ordering

Education of workers

High school diploma
87%
Some college
7%
Associate's degree
3%
Post-secondary certificate
2%
Less than high school
2%

Training before entry

Up to 1 month
41%
None / short demo
22%
1–3 months
22%
3–6 months
13%
4–10 years
3%

Related work experience

None
46%
1–2 years
25%
1–3 months
10%
Up to 1 month
10%
3–6 months
6%
2–4 years
3%

Job Zone 2 — some preparation needed (O*NET)

Difficulty of entry: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy to enter (from education, training, experience and Job Zone)

Career path and how to earn more as gambling and sports book writers and runners

Career-path guidance is being prepared. Pay by percentile is shown in the Pay section.

Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: BLS OEWS May 2025; BLS Employment Projections 2025–35; O*NET 31.0 Database by USDOL/ETA (CC BY 4.0), modified by Shigoto Zukan. Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.