Mid-Level

Parimutuel Ticket Seller

The race day ticket agent — selling wagering tickets and helping bettors place their bets.

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Job markets for Parimutuel Ticket Sellers
Employment concentration · ~393 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Parimutuel Ticket Seller

As a Parimutuel Ticket Seller, you sell betting tickets at horse racing or dog racing venues. You help customers place their wagers, explain betting options, and process ticket purchases. You're part of the experience that makes a day at the races exciting.

Your day involves customer interaction at the betting windows. You might explain how to bet to a first-timer, process tickets for experienced bettors, handle the rush before post time, and help customers understand their betting options. Activity cycles with the racing schedule.

If you enjoy the racing atmosphere and can handle cash accurately while serving customers, ticket selling provides that environment. The challenge is the rush periods and explaining betting to newcomers while serving regulars. The people who thrive enjoy the atmosphere and help customers engage with racing.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportLower
AchievementLower
IndependenceLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
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Venue typeCustomer mixTechnology levelSchedule consistencyAdditional duties
Ticket selling varies by venue and racing type. Major tracks have more professional operations. Smaller venues may have broader duties. Customer bases range from serious bettors to casual visitors. Some venues are seasonal; others operate year-round.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Parimutuel Ticket Sellers (SOC 41-2011.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Betting knowledge
Understanding bet types enables customer assistance
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Cash handling
Accuracy is essential
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Customer service
Helping bettors enjoy themselves
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$23K–$38K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
3.1M
U.S. Employment
-9.9%
10yr Growth
543K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Service OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionCoordinationMonitoringTime ManagementMathematics
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2011.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) · BLS Employment Projections · O*NET OnLine
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