How much does a betting clerk make?
a year · about $17 an hour
A typical betting clerk in the United States makes $34,980 a year, about $17 an hour, below a typical US worker ($50,980) (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
What do they do?
At a sportsbook counter, a betting clerk takes, checks, and records customers’ bets. After an event, they scan winning tickets and pay out; some also help run keno or bingo.
Did you know? A betting clerk’s job can include helping run bingo and keno, so the role is not limited to sports bets.
Is that a lot?
Compared with jobs you knowIf 100 people had this job
Most earn between $22,090 and $48,270How do you become one?
In the US, a high school diploma or GED is typical; apply to a sportsbook or casino and train on the job, usually for under a month. Rules vary by state: Maryland requires a gaming license, and workers must be at least 18.
School needed: High school plus some training
Good for people who like keeping things organized and leading and selling
Why does pay differ?
In the United States, pay can differ with experience, employer, and location; BLS data for this job show differences across industries and places. Where required, a state gaming license affects eligibility, while part-time hours and night or weekend shifts change total earnings.
Where does it pay most?
Highest in New York ($54,740), lowest in West Virginia ($19,740).
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Data table and sources
| Lower earner (10th from bottom) | Typical person (median) | Higher earner (10th from top) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|---|
| $22,090 | $34,980 | $48,270 | about 9,000 |
| State | Typical person (median) | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York | $54,740 | about 100 |
| New Jersey | $48,260 | about 90 |
| Massachusetts | $47,720 | — |
| Wisconsin | $47,250 | about 80 |
| California | $44,860 | about 1,000 |
Official definition: Post information enabling patrons to wager on various races and sporting events. Assist in the operation of games such as keno and bingo. May operate random number-generating equipment and announce the numbers for patrons. Receive, verify, and record patrons’ wagers. Scan and process winning tickets presented by patrons and pay out winnings for those wagers.
Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025 (bls.gov); descriptions and related jobs from O*NET 31.0. Figures as of May 2025, full-time yearly pay (hourly × 2,080 hours). bls.gov/oes · O*NET OnLine
Pages used for the text
- www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/gaming-services-occupations.htm
- www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-3012.00
- www.bls.gov/oes/2023/may/oes393012.htm
- www.mdgaming.com/licensing/employee-licenses/
- www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2015/article/wage-differences.htm
Data: US BLS OEWS, May 2025 · 1 USD = 150 JPY