Prevailing Wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners
Prevailing wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners is set by DOL under SOC 39-3012 and applies to sponsored roles across casino floors, sportsbook counters, and keno operations. Whether your offer is for a Bingo Clerk, Casino Attendant, or Floor Runner position, DOL establishes four experience-based wage levels, and the floor shifts considerably depending on which U.S. city the worksite is in.
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Entry-level workers with limited experience in ticket processing, patron wager verification, or game support. Typically hired with no prior specialized training and placed under close supervision while learning casino floor procedures and equipment operation.
Qualified workers with some hands-on experience handling wagers, scanning winning tickets, or assisting keno and bingo operations. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners, reflecting standard floor positions with moderate independent judgment.
Experienced workers who handle a full range of patron wager transactions with minimal oversight. May take on more complex assignments such as operating random number-generating equipment independently or managing higher-volume sportsbook windows during peak hours.
Fully competent senior workers who perform all duties at the highest skill level, often providing informal guidance to junior staff. Scope includes complex transaction verification, compliance with gaming regulations, and independent resolution of patron disputes at the window.
Prevailing Wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Watch for title mismatches on LCA filings
Casino employers sometimes file LCAs under broader service or gaming attendant titles that map to a different SOC code, bypassing the SOC 39-3012 floor. Confirm your offer letter title aligns with the certified LCA before accepting a sponsored position.
Factor out tips when checking your floor
DOL prevailing wage calculations for this occupation cover base wages only. Tip income, which is common for Casino Attendants and Floor Runners, does not count toward satisfying the prevailing wage floor on an LCA or PERM application.
Prioritize high-wage metro offers over property perks
Tribal and commercial casinos in Louisiana markets pay prevailing wages well below national medians. New York and Boston metro postings carry significantly higher floors. A property benefit package does not offset a wage offer that falls short of the certified worksite prevailing wage.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 39-3012.00 alongside Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Bingo Clerk Prevailing Wage
Bingo Clerk Prevailing Wage
Bingo Clerk positions fall under SOC 39-3012.00 (Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Casino Attendant Prevailing Wage
Casino Attendant Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Casino Attendant for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-3012.00 (Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Casino Floor Runner Prevailing Wage
Casino Floor Runner Prevailing Wage
Casino Floor Runner is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-3012.00 (Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Casino Runner Prevailing Wage
Casino Runner Prevailing Wage
Casino Runner positions fall under SOC 39-3012.00 (Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Floor Runner Prevailing Wage
Floor Runner Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Floor Runner for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-3012.00 (Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Keno Attendant Prevailing Wage
Keno Attendant Prevailing Wage
Keno Attendant is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-3012.00 (Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Keno Writer Prevailing Wage
Keno Writer Prevailing Wage
Keno Writer positions fall under SOC 39-3012.00 (Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Race and Sports Book Writer Prevailing Wage
Race and Sports Book Writer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Race and Sports Book Writer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-3012.00 (Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Racebook Writer Prevailing Wage
Racebook Writer Prevailing Wage
Racebook Writer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-3012.00 (Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Gambling and Sports Book Writers and Runners?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 39-3012, it calculates four wage levels based on regional pay distributions. An employer filing an LCA must pay at least the level that matches the sponsored worker's experience, with the specific figure tied to the certified worksite location, not the company's headquarters.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
Level 1 covers entry-level positions with close supervision and no prior specialized experience. Level 2 reflects qualified workers with some independent task handling, and is where most casino floor sponsorships are filed. Level 3 applies to experienced workers with broad independent duties. Level 4 is reserved for senior or lead-level roles. Your level should match the actual duties and supervision structure described in the LCA, not just your years in the industry.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same casino role vary so much by city?
DOL derives wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so the floor reflects local labor market conditions rather than a national standard. An LCA must list the actual worksite address, and OFLC assigns the prevailing wage for that specific metropolitan area. Gaming markets in coastal cities with higher living costs and stronger union density produce higher survey medians than rural or southern gaming corridors, which is why the spread across metro areas for this occupation is particularly wide.
What happens if an employer's offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
DOL will not certify an LCA where the offered wage falls below the prevailing wage for the worksite area and experience level. Without a certified LCA, USCIS will not approve an H-1B or other employer-sponsored visa petition. If a discrepancy is discovered after approval, the employer faces potential back-pay liability and debarment from future sponsorship. Workers should verify the certified wage level on the public LCA disclosure data through OFLC before signing an offer.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location for this occupation?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 39-3012 and select the metropolitan area matching your worksite. The tool returns all four level wages for that geography. Cross-check against the employer's LCA filing in the OFLC disclosure database to confirm the wage level cited matches your offered salary. For finding employers with a sponsorship history in this occupation specifically, Migrate Mate filters listings by visa type and shows historical sponsorship counts by employer.
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