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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners Salary in Illinois

Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Illinois earn a median of $34,610 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$34,610
vs. U.S. median
−1% ($34,980)
Rank among states
15 of 30
Jobs in the state
130

Pay range in Illinois

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,460; the top 10% earn over $51,080. Nationally the range is $22,090 to $48,270.

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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners pay in Illinois

How much do gambling and sports book writers and runners make in Illinois?

The median is $34,610 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,460 and the top 10% earn over $51,080. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Illinois a good state for gambling and sports book writers and runners?

On pay alone it ranks 15 of 30 (−1% vs. the national median of $34,980). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses