SOC 39-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners — Colorado
Colorado
At $34,450, median pay for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Colorado tracks the national median of $34,980 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,450, median pay for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Colorado tracks the national median of $34,980 closely. Pay ranges from under $31,010 at the tenth percentile to more than $38,110 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $32,480 to $34,460.
Colorado ranks number 16th out of 30 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 738 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 734th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,010 | −11.3% |
| 25th | $32,480 | −7.1% |
| Median (50th) | $34,450 | −1.5% |
| 75th | $34,460 | −1.5% |
| 90th | $38,110 | +8.9% |
| Mean | $34,570 | −1.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Colorado run 3.1% above the national average, so the median of $34,450 buys what $33,414 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 4.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,450as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,414US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,450 a year, 1.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,010 to $38,110 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 16th of 30 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Colorado?
The median annual wage is $34,450, or $16.56 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $34,980, so pay in Colorado is 1.5% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Colorado earns more than $38,110 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,010 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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