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Originally Posted by Inner Dirt
Sorry to hear him go, he was up there with the best. Wish him luck in his future endeavors. I wonder how Mountaineer's pay compares to some of the larger tracks? I wouldn't have a clue how much a track announcer is paid. Also how many other duties at the track they have.
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A few elite jobs pay well, like NYRA.
At lesser tracks, the announcer often has other duties and a long workday. E.g., television host, morning line maker, etc.
Woodbine offered $80k a year for the job Robert Geller now has, which includes tv hosting and handicapping as well as calling races.
Bad tracks might give you $500 a race card and no benefits.
