Pari Mutuel Clerk Career

*A job as a Pari Mutuel Clerk falls under the broader career category of Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners. The information on this page will generally apply to all careers in this category but may not specifically apply to this career title.

Job Description for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners : 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.


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Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runner Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$25,710

Median Hourly Wage

$12.36*

Total Employed Nationally

11,460


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.