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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
AUTOMATION RISK
100%
risk level
POLLING
There hasn't been enough votes on this occupation yet
WAGES
$27,530
or $13.23 hourly
What is the risk of automation?
Qualities required for this occupation:
Assisting and Caring for Others
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Assisting and Caring for Others (56)
Social Perceptiveness (50)
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions (8)
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What have our users voted the risk to be?
This occupation has been voted '55%' by our users to be fully automated within the next two decades.
Our visitors have voted that it's unclear if this occupation will be replaced by robots/AI. However, the automation risk level we have generated suggests a much higher chance of automation: a 100% chance of automation.
How likely do you think this occupation will be taken over by robots/AI within the next 20 years?
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How quickly is this occupation growing?
The number of 'Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners' job openings is expected to rise 0.9% by 2031
'Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners' is expected to be a slow growing occupation in comparison to other occupations.
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031.
Updated projections are due Sep 2023.
What are the median wages for 'Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners' in the United States?
In 2021 the median annual wage for 'Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners' was $27,530, or $13.23 hourly
'Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners' are paid 39.8% lower than the national median wage, which stands at $45,760
* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
How many people are employed as gambling and sports book writers and runners?
As of 2021 there were 7,340 people employed as Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners within the United States.
This represents around 0.005% of the employed workforce across the country.
Put another way, around 1 in 19 thousand people are employed as Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners.
Job description
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.
SOC Code: 39-3012.00
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