SOC 39-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners — Ohio
Ohio · 1 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio comes to $38,460 a year, ahead of the national median of $34,980 by 9.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ohio comes to $38,460 a year, ahead of the national median of $34,980 by 9.9%. Pay ranges from under $29,750 at the tenth percentile to more than $73,180 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $34,980 to $66,070.
Employment stands at 360, or 0.1 jobs per thousand held locally. Ohio ranks number 7th out of 30 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Cincinnati records the highest median at $34,980. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 670th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,750 | −15.0% |
| 25th | $34,980 | +0.0% |
| Median (50th) | $38,460 | +9.9% |
| 75th | $66,070 | +88.9% |
| 90th | $73,180 | +109.2% |
| Mean | $51,510 | +47.3% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Ohio
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cincinnati | $34,980 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $38,460 goes as far as $41,444 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 18.5% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$38,460as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$41,444US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $38,460 a year, 9.9% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,750 to $73,180 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 360 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 7th of 30 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cincinnati, at $34,980.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $38,460, or $18.49 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 Ohio is 9.9% 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 Ohio earns more than $73,180 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,750 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 Cincinnati, at $34,980 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 360 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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