Career comparison
Bank Teller vs. Sportsbook Writer
Side-by-side pay, training, growth and day-to-day duties to help you choose between two related careers.
Bank tellers earn more at the median ($43,030 vs. $34,980), while bank tellers usually get to work faster (A few weeks on the job of training). Bank tellers help bank customers with deposits, withdrawals and everyday banking. Sportsbook writers take bets, issue tickets and pay out winners at sportsbooks and race books.
Pay data: BLS OEWS, May 2025 · Outlook: BLS 2025–35 · Checked October 15, 2026
| Bank Teller | Sportsbook Writer | |
|---|---|---|
| Median pay | $43,030 ($20.69/hr) | $34,980 ($16.82/hr) |
| Pay range (10th–90th) | $34,360 – $49,680 | $22,090 – $48,270 |
| Job growth, 2025–35 | -13.2% (a projected decline) | +1.8% (slower than average) |
| Openings per year | 26,800 | 1,400 |
| Typical entry education | High school diploma or equivalent | High school diploma or equivalent |
| Training time | A few weeks on the job | A few weeks of training |
| Key credential | Bank teller certificate | State gaming license |
| Work setting | Tellers work in bank and credit union branches.. | Writers work at casino sportsbooks and race books.. |
What each job does
Bank Teller
- Process deposits and withdrawals
- Cash checks
- Balance the cash drawer
- Spot counterfeit bills and fraud
- Answer account questions
Sportsbook Writer
- Take bets
- Explain odds
- Issue tickets
- Pay winners
- Balance drawers
How they’re similar
Both careers involve working with people and working with information. They sit in different fields, business & office and hospitality, food & tourism, but share transferable skills such as accuracy and accuracy.
Which should you choose?
Choose bank teller if…
- I’m accurate with money
- I like customers
- I’m trustworthy
Choose sportsbook writer if…
- I love sports
- I’m accurate with cash
- I like numbers
Still torn? Take the Bank Teller fit quiz and the Sportsbook Writer fit quiz, or the full Career Match Quiz.
Quick comparisons
Which pays more, bank teller or sportsbook writer?
Bank Tellers earn more at the median: $43,030 versus $34,980 for sportsbook writers, based on BLS May 2025 data.
Which takes less time to train for?
Bank Tellers typically train faster (A few weeks on the job) than sportsbook writers (A few weeks of training).
Which career has better job growth?
BLS projects sportsbook writers to grow +1.8% from 2025–35, compared with -13.2% for bank tellers.