Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners Salary
The median pay for a gambling and sports book writers and runners in St. Louis, MO-IL is $31,870/year ($15.32/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $51K for experienced workers.
So what does $32K get you in St. Louis?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by St. Louis’s Regional Price Parity (95.1). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in St. Louis
Gambling and sports book writers and runners pay in St. Louis tracks closely to the national median, $32K locally vs. $35K nationwide, a 9% difference. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,218/month, which is 54.3% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 95.1) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for gambling and sports book writers and runners in metros near St. Louis, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $31K | , |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $35K | , |
| Lincoln | $30K | , |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $36K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, St. Louis, MO-IL
Entry-level gambling and sports book writers and runners (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $32K. Top earners bring in $51K or more, a $23K spread from bottom to top.
Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $55K | +56% | 100 |
| New Jersey | $48K | +38% | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $48K | +36% | N/A |
| Wisconsin | $47K | +35% | 80 |
| California | $45K | +28% | 1,480 |
| Washington | $42K | +21% | 220 |
| Ohio | $38K | +10% | 360 |
| Kentucky | $38K | +8% | 60 |
| Michigan | $38K | +8% | N/A |
| Nevada | $38K | +7% | 1,440 |
| Iowa | $37K | +7% | 100 |
| Arizona | $36K | +2% | 260 |
| Minnesota | $35K | +1% | 350 |
| Maryland | $35K | +1% | N/A |
| Illinois | $35K | -1% | 130 |
| Colorado | $34K | -2% | N/A |
| Connecticut | $34K | -2% | 70 |
| Florida | $34K | -2% | N/A |
| South Carolina | $34K | -4% | 130 |
| Indiana | $33K | -6% | 90 |
| Kansas | $32K | -10% | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $31K | -12% | 90 |
| Texas | $31K | -12% | 440 |
| North Dakota | $31K | -12% | 110 |
| South Dakota | $31K | -12% | 80 |
| Nebraska | $30K | -15% | 360 |
| Mississippi | $28K | -19% | 110 |
| Louisiana | $27K | -24% | 180 |
| Montana | $22K | -37% | 1,050 |
| West Virginia | $20K | -44% | 180 |
Showing 1–10 of 30 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a gambling and sports book writers and runner afford a 2BR apartment alone in St. Louis?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $32K, rent takes 54.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,218/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $700/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for gambling and sports book writers and runners in St. Louis?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new gambling and sports book writers and runners typically earn — is $29K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,716/month. At HUD’s $1,218/month FMR, rent would take 71% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is gambling and sports book writers and runner a high-paying job in St. Louis?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $32K locally vs. $35K nationally, a 9% difference.
How does St. Louis compare to the national average for gambling and sports book writers and runners?
St. Louis pays $32K median vs. the U.S. average of $35K — that’s -9%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 95.1), the purchasing-power equivalent is $34K — below the national median.
How much do gambling and sports book writers and runners make in St. Louis, MO-IL?
The median is $31,870 a year, that works out to about $15 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,600, and experienced gambling and sports book writers and runners can clear $51,160. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $32K enough to live in St. Louis?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,244/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,218/month, which eats 54.3% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a gambling and sports book writers and runners salary go in St. Louis?
St. Louis has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median gambling and sports book writers and runners salary is worth about $33,512 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do gambling and sports book writers and runners get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.