The median annual wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners in Iowa is $35,940 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,600.
Pay spans roughly $28,920 at the 10th percentile to $47,480 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.28 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as gambling and sports book writers and runners in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $35,940 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.28 |
| 10th percentile | $28,920 |
| 90th percentile | $47,480 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.