Highest-paying states for gambling and sports book writers and runners
New York leads at $54,740 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $54,740 | $39,180–$63,430 |
| New Jersey | $48,260 | $36,190–$57,880 |
| Wisconsin | $47,250 | $33,450–$47,280 |
| California | $44,860 | $37,880–$44,860 |
| Washington | $42,180 | $38,180–$46,280 |
| Ohio | $38,460 | $34,980–$66,070 |
| Kentucky | $37,910 | $35,060–$38,420 |
| Nevada | $37,500 | $28,500–$46,070 |
| Iowa | $37,440 | $31,090–$38,980 |
| Arizona | $35,640 | $33,030–$37,000 |
| Minnesota | $35,370 | $29,680–$47,940 |
| Illinois | $34,610 | $31,870–$37,980 |
| Connecticut | $34,420 | $34,010–$35,430 |
| South Carolina | $33,650 | $29,850–$36,230 |
| Indiana | $32,730 | $26,780–$35,240 |
| Kansas | $31,550 | $26,880–$33,620 |
| Pennsylvania | $30,690 | $27,420–$39,570 |
| Texas | $30,660 | $25,270–$37,760 |
| North Dakota | $30,640 | $26,740–$33,280 |
| South Dakota | $30,620 | $29,050–$34,850 |
| Nebraska | $29,670 | $29,120–$30,610 |
| Mississippi | $28,340 | $24,570–$29,890 |
| Louisiana | $26,620 | $15,910–$29,780 |
| Montana | $22,030 | $21,940–$22,310 |
| West Virginia | $19,740 | $19,290–$31,130 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.