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How much do racing official jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for racing official in the United States is $22.49, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $25.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Racing Officials?

Racing Officials are professionals responsible for ensuring that racing events, such as horse racing, car racing, or other competitive races, are conducted fairly and according to established rules. Their duties include starting races, monitoring compliance with regulations, judging finishes, and resolving disputes. Racing Officials may also be involved in safety inspections and handling any incidents that occur during the event. Their role is crucial to maintaining the integrity and smooth operation of racing competitions.

What are some common challenges Racing Officials face during live race events?

Racing Officials often encounter challenges such as making quick, accurate decisions under pressure, ensuring all rules and safety protocols are strictly followed, and managing unexpected incidents like weather changes or accidents. They must remain impartial while coordinating with race participants, technical staff, and safety crews. Effective communication and attention to detail are essential, as even minor oversights can impact race outcomes and participant safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Racing Official, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Racing Official, you need a deep understanding of racing regulations, keen observational skills, and often prior experience or certification in officiating motorsports or horse racing events. Familiarity with timing systems, race management software, and video replay technology is typically required. Strong attention to detail, impartiality, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for maintaining fairness and safety. These competencies ensure races are conducted according to established rules, disputes are resolved accurately, and integrity is upheld in competitive environments.

What is the difference between Racing Official vs Race Track Worker?

AspectRacing OfficialRace Track Worker
CredentialsOften requires certifications in racing rules and safety proceduresMay require basic safety training, but fewer formal certifications
Work EnvironmentOfficially involved in race regulation, oversight, and decision-makingSupports race operations, track maintenance, and event setup
Employer & Industry UsageEmployed by racing organizations, tracks, or sanctioning bodiesEmployed by race tracks, event organizers, or maintenance crews

Racing Officials focus on enforcing rules, ensuring safety, and overseeing race conduct, often requiring specific certifications. Race Track Workers support the event through operational tasks, with less emphasis on regulation. Both roles are essential in the racing industry but differ in responsibilities and credentials.

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Infographic showing various Racing Official job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 65% Full Time, and 35% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $46,785 per year, or $22.5 per hour.
Seasonal Racing Steward - Part Time (Day Shift)

Seasonal Racing Steward - Part Time (Day Shift)

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

Hot Springs, AR • On-site

$12.25 - $16.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 10 hours ago

Job description

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Oaklawn Team. We have an extraordinary legacy. We are a family with strong core values, providing a new level of excitement for our guests and Team Members as we aspire to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice.
We are currently seeking a talented individual to become a Racing Steward. An individual could be successful if they possess the following.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Racing Stewards oversee race meetings and enforce the rules of racing that are applicable in their home jurisdiction. Coordinates and directs racing activities at the racetrack.
  • Confers with track management and studies prior racing and attendance records to plan types of races to schedule.
  • Assigns workers to duties, such as inspecting entrants, starting and judging races to comply with racing commission regulations
  • Observes workers performing duties to ensure compliance with commission rules and track policy
  • Approves or disapproves requests of handlers to change equipment on horses
  • Confers with veterinary personnel regarding horses unfit to race
  • Writes reports to comply with state racing commission rules, such as recording and reporting all complaints, actions taken and penalties imposed
  • Ability to work required overtime
  • Regular punctual attendance required
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • The equivalent of two years of full-time experience which involved working directly with the pari-mutuel horse racing industry as a racing official, such as a placing judge, paddock judge, racing secretary, clerk of scales, steward, assistant steward, or other racing official that involved interpreting rules of horse racing and making judgments or the equivalent of five years of full-time experience in the pari-mutuel
  • horse racing industry in a non-official capacity that still involved interpreting the rules of horse racing, such as jockey, trainer, owner or closely related occupation.
  • Applicant must be accredited through the Racing Officials Accreditation Program as a Racing Official or Steward, meet the experience and continuing education requirements of the program, and be in good standing with all racing jurisdictions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job may or may not have supervisory responsibilities.
  • Manages work procedures and expedites workflow.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in in English may also be required.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.
OAKLAWN IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
It is Oaklawn's intent to provide a drug-free, healthy, safe and secure environment for our Team Members. All applicants must complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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