SOC 39-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners — North Dakota
North Dakota · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in North Dakota is $30,640 a year, trailing the national median of $34,980 by 12.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in North Dakota is $30,640 a year, trailing the national median of $34,980 by 12.4%. Half of workers earn between $26,740 and $33,280. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $23,280 and the ninetieth at $41,590.
The area has 110 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 4.36 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 30 states with published data for this occupation, North Dakota ranks 24th by median wage. Fargo leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $28,620. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 542nd of 556 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,280 | −33.4% |
| 25th | $26,740 | −23.6% |
| Median (50th) | $30,640 | −12.4% |
| 75th | $33,280 | −4.9% |
| 90th | $41,590 | +18.9% |
| Mean | $30,870 | −11.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in North Dakota
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fargo | $28,620 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Dakota run 11.0% below the national average, so the median of $30,640 goes as far as $34,427 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 1.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,640as reported by BLSLocal price level
89.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,427US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,640 a year, 12.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $23,280 to $41,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 110 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 24th of 30 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fargo, at $28,620.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in North Dakota?
The median annual wage is $30,640, or $14.73 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 North Dakota is 12.4% 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 North Dakota earns more than $41,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $23,280 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 Fargo, at $28,620 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 110 jobs in this occupation in North Dakota. 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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