SOC 39-3012 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners — Washington
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
At $35,100, median pay for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Washington, DC tracks the national median of $34,980 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $35,100, median pay for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Washington, DC tracks the national median of $34,980 closely. Pay ranges from under $28,030 at the tenth percentile to more than $36,720 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,200 to $36,720.
Of the 707 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 701st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,030 | −19.9% |
| 25th | $31,200 | −10.8% |
| Median (50th) | $35,100 | +0.3% |
| 75th | $36,720 | +5.0% |
| 90th | $36,720 | +5.0% |
| Mean | $35,760 | +2.2% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Washington run 9.9% above the national average, so the median of $35,100 buys what $31,938 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 8.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$35,100as reported by BLSLocal price level
109.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,938US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $35,100 a year, 0.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,030 to $36,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Washington, DC?
The median annual wage is $35,100, or $16.88 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 Washington, DC is 0.3% 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 Washington, DC earns more than $36,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,030 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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