SOC 39-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners — East-Central Montana
East-Central Montana nonmetropolitan area · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay in East-Central Montana, MT is $21,940 a year, 37.3% under the national median of $34,980 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in East-Central Montana, MT is $21,940 a year, 37.3% under the national median of $34,980 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $21,940 and $22,080. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $21,940 and the ninetieth at $22,320.
The area has 190 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 54.04 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Missoula leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $22,580. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 260th of 260 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,940 | −37.3% |
| 25th | $21,940 | −37.3% |
| Median (50th) | $21,940 | −37.3% |
| 75th | $22,080 | −36.9% |
| 90th | $22,320 | −36.2% |
| Mean | $22,300 | −36.2% |
Other metro areas in Montana
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in East-Central Montana run 5.4% below the national average, so the median of $21,940 goes as far as $23,192 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 33.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$21,940as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$23,192US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $21,940 a year, 37.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,940 to $22,320 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 190 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Missoula, at $22,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in East-Central Montana, MT?
The median annual wage is $21,940, or $10.55 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 East-Central Montana, MT is 37.3% 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 East-Central Montana, MT earns more than $22,320 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,940 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.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Missoula, at $22,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 190 jobs in this occupation in East-Central Montana, MT. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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