The average salary for a athletes and sports competitor in the United States is $328,830, but the range typically falls between $38,040 and $201,140. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $158.09, with a range between $18.29 and $96.7.
There are approximately 14,930 people employed as a athletes and sports competitor in the United States. With Texas, Arizona, Utah employing the highest number of athletes and sports competitors.The state with the best pay for a athletes and sports competitor is New Jersey, with an average annual salary of $201,640, while Arizona has the lowest average annual salary of $74,530.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $27,730 | $13.33 |
| 25th Percentile | $38,040 | $18.29 |
| Median | $70,280 | $33.79 |
| 75th Percentile | $201,140 | $96.7 |
| 90th Percentile | >$239,200 | >$115.00 |
The salary of a athletes and sports competitor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a athletes and sports competitor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for athletes and sports competitors are New Jersey, Texas, Utah, New York, Virginia while the worst states are Arizona, Oklahoma, Kansas, Kentucky, South Carolina.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | $31,330 | $74,530 | $96,240 |
| Iowa | $33,950 | $117,440 | >$239,200 |
| Kansas | $29,680 | $70,010 | $130,740 |
| Kentucky | $25,890 | $44,850 | $60,020 |
| New Jersey | $101,210 | $201,640 | >$239,200 |
| New York | $50,200 | $230,490 | >$239,200 |
| Oklahoma | $24,450 | $38,750 | $49,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $26,940 | $75,750 | $128,580 |
| South Carolina | $24,050 | $67,130 | $102,250 |
| Texas | $61,050 | $368,110 | >$239,200 |
| Utah | $64,080 | $235,940 | >$239,200 |
| Virginia | $28,230 | $73,530 | $118,520 |
Even between cities, the salary of a athletes and sports competitor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for athletes and sports competitors is Denver-Aurora-Lakewood area, CO with an average salary of $1,805,790.The city with the lowest average salary for athletes and sports competitors is Louisville/Jefferson County, KY with an average salary of $46,920.
Areas with highest average salaries for athletes and sports competitors
Areas with lowest average salaries for athletes and sports competitors
The number of athletes and sports competitors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of athletes and sports competitors has increased by 6,550. On average, the number of athletes and sports competitors has been increasing by 19.5% each year. The salary of athletes and sports competitors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of athletes and sports competitors has increased by $234,090. On average, the salary of athletes and sports competitors has been increasing by 61.8% each year.
Athletes and Sports Competitors are part of the arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for athletes and sports competitors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations jobs here.
$58,700 per year
$73,250 per year
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$86,620 per year
$86,950 per year
$74,100 per year
