Highest-paying cities for gambling and sports book writers and runners
New York, NY leads at $57,880 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $57,880 | $49,860–$63,430 |
| San Diego, CA | $52,140 | $37,580–$64,610 |
| Boston, MA | $47,720 | $38,860–$49,320 |
| Seattle, WA | $43,790 | $41,910–$46,280 |
| Riverside, CA | $39,660 | $36,440–$44,160 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $38,390 | $28,470–$46,070 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $37,000 | $35,640–$37,000 |
| San Francisco, CA | $36,360 | $36,110–$39,990 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $36,190 | $35,090–$37,080 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $35,580 | $26,740–$38,420 |
| Chicago, IL | $35,440 | $34,610–$47,710 |
| Sacramento, CA | $35,370 | $34,320–$44,850 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $34,980 | $34,940–$67,980 |
| Reno, NV | $33,780 | $29,820–$47,310 |
| St. Louis, MO | $31,870 | $31,870–$33,770 |
| Dallas, TX | $31,690 | $27,940–$38,090 |
| Omaha, NE | $30,610 | $30,160–$33,480 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $29,970 | $26,250–$35,740 |
| Miami, FL | $29,800 | $29,440–$34,100 |
| New Orleans, LA | $29,780 | $17,740–$29,780 |
| Lincoln, NE | $29,670 | $29,240–$29,680 |
| Fargo, ND | $28,620 | $25,600–$32,990 |
| Gulfport, MS | $28,580 | $24,380–$33,510 |
| Missoula, MT | $22,580 | $22,350–$22,690 |
| Helena, MT | $22,300 | $21,940–$22,460 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.