Gaming and Sports Book Writers and Runners (39-3012)
Occupation 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 payout winnings for those wagers.
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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 381 | 332 | -12.9 | 22 | 34 | 51 |
| United States | 11,700 | 11,600 | 0.0 | 700 | 1,100 | 1,800 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with moderate employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 13.38 | 9.30 | 10.50 | 11.90 | 14.92 | 20.69 |
| Alaska | 15.88 | 11.08 | 12.69 | 15.26 | 18.82 | 22.26 |
| Balance of State | 16.37 | 12.44 | 13.61 | 15.58 | 19.06 | 22.38 |
