SOC 39-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners — Mississippi
Mississippi · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Mississippi is $28,340 per year, 19.0% below the national median of $34,980.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Mississippi is $28,340 per year, 19.0% below the national median of $34,980. Half of workers earn between $24,570 and $29,890. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $18,050 and the ninetieth at $36,300.
Employment stands at 110, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Mississippi ranks number 27th out of 30 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Gulfport records the highest median at $28,580. Of the 673 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 627th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,050 | −48.4% |
| 25th | $24,570 | −29.8% |
| Median (50th) | $28,340 | −19.0% |
| 75th | $29,890 | −14.6% |
| 90th | $36,300 | +3.8% |
| Mean | $28,640 | −18.1% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Mississippi
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gulfport | $28,580 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Mississippi run 13.0% below the national average, so the median of $28,340 goes as far as $32,575 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 6.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$28,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,575US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $28,340 a year, 19.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,050 to $36,300 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 27th of 30 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Gulfport, at $28,580.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Mississippi?
The median annual wage is $28,340, or $13.63 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 Mississippi is 19.0% 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 Mississippi earns more than $36,300 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,050 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 Gulfport, at $28,580 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in Mississippi. 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.
Explore related data