SOC 39-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners — Michigan
Michigan
The median wage here is $37,720 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $34,980.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $37,720 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $34,980. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,240 and $37,920. The lowest tenth earn under $30,800, while the highest tenth earn more than $41,240.
Michigan ranks number 9th out of 30 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 681st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,800 | −11.9% |
| 25th | $34,240 | −2.1% |
| Median (50th) | $37,720 | +7.8% |
| 75th | $37,920 | +8.4% |
| 90th | $41,240 | +17.9% |
| Mean | $36,550 | +4.5% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $37,720 goes as far as $39,210 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 12.1% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,720as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,210US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,720 a year, 7.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,800 to $41,240 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 9th of 30 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Michigan?
The median annual wage is $37,720, or $18.13 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 Michigan is 7.8% higher. 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 Michigan earns more than $41,240 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,800 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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