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Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners

Post information that allows patrons to bet on races and sporting events.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Below the statewide median
$17.95 / hour    Read more about wages

Outlook:

Well above statewide average
Growth rate:  28.5%    Read more about outlook

Education:

High School or less is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Conduct amusement or gaming activities.
  • Operate gaming equipment.
  • Respond to customer inquiries.
  • Mediate disputes.
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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $17.95
Statewide median: $24.25

 

This career pays below the statewide median wage.


Wages for Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners *

Area Low Median High
U S
$12.44 $14.54 $18.21
Minnesota
$14.16 $17.95 $19.8
Central Minnesota
$13.36 $16.72 $19.7
Northwest Minnesota
$13.71 $19.18 $20.9
Southeast Minnesota
$14.18 $17.96 $20.9
Southwest Minnesota
$12 $13.89 $20.9
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$14.53 $17.82 $19.79

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 790 workers employed in this very small career.

Where do Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in low demand.

 

Future Demand   This career is projected to grow much faster than average.

This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.

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