How much does an athlete and sports competitor make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $32.07 an hour or $5,559 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.07
- Average (mean)
- $206,200
- Jobs
- 15,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,500 | $12.74 | |
| 25th | $36,790 | $17.69 | |
| Median | $66,710 | $32.07 | |
| 75th | $109,900 | $52.83 | |
| 90th | $742,300 | $356.88 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| New Jersey | $253,900 |
| Missouri | $172,700 |
| Utah | $122,800 |
| Nevada | $119,800 |
| Texas | $80,510 |
| California | $79,040 |
| Florida | $78,610 |
| Georgia | $77,530 |
| Kansas | $63,630 |
| Kentucky | $63,020 |
| Virginia | $61,500 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,100 |
| Louisiana | $55,890 |
| Arizona | $50,090 |
| Maryland | $48,200 |
| South Carolina | $45,720 |
| Oklahoma | $44,110 |
| Ohio | $39,040 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| St. Louis, MO | $203,400 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $124,100 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $123,100 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $107,600 |
| Orlando, FL | $106,100 |
| New York, NY | $100,100 |
| Atlanta, GA | $94,530 |
| Provo, UT | $84,810 |
| Kansas City, MO | $78,790 |
| Tampa, FL | $76,860 |
| Houston, TX | $75,550 |
| Deltona, FL | $74,440 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,920 |
| Louisville, KY | $63,650 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,160 |
In other countries
Athlete and Sports Competitor belongs to the international group "Athletes and sports players".
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- Actor$60,420
- Producer and Director$90,360
- Coach and Scout$47,320
- Umpire$40,710
- Dancer$51,580
- Choreographer$55,310
- Music Director and Composer$73,710
- Musician and Singer$99,420
- Disc Jockey$44,950
- Entertainer and Performer$39,150
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $32.07 ($66,710 a year).
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make a month?
About $5,559 a month before tax, based on a median of $66,710 a year.
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $26,500 or less a year ($12.74 an hour); the top 10% make $742,300 or more.
Which state pays athlete and sports competitors the most?
New Jersey, with a median of $253,900 a year, followed by Missouri ($172,700) and Utah ($122,800).
Which city pays athlete and sports competitors the most?
St. Louis, MO-IL, with a median of $203,400 a year.
How many athlete and sports competitors are there in the United States?
About 15,070 people work as athlete and sports competitors.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.