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by Eric Edwin Joseph Benac on July 19th, 2010
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Jockeys are paid a fee for each race and earn a percentage of the prize if they win. According to Animal Planet, jockeys make around $30,000 a year on average, with an extensive range of $17,000 to $250,000. Celebrity jockeys can earn even more: Jerry Bailey earned $1.63 million in one year, for instance. Animal Planet: Horse Jockey Income FactsReferences:
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