How much does a betting clerk make?
Answer: A typical betting clerk in the United States makes $34,980 a year (median, May 2025, US Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Line up 100 people; this is the one in the middle (median). about 9,000 people work in this job. Below the US-wide typical pay ($50,980).
If 100 people had this job
Lowest at bottom-left, highest at top-rightHover over a person to see their yearly pay
Betting clerk pay in the United States (May 2025, median and spread)
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| California | $44,860 | about 1,000 |
| Nevada | $37,500 | about 1,000 |
| Montana | $22,030 | about 1,000 |
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.
What if you lived in a different state?
Pay varies a lot by state in the USTop 5 and bottom 3 states, typical (median) yearly pay.
What does a betting clerk do?
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.
What's a typical day like?
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.
How to get this job
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.
High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)
Good for people who like keeping things organized and leading and selling.
Did you know?
A betting clerk’s job can include helping run bingo and keno, so the role is not limited to sports bets.
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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