How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in Atlanta?
$94,530a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $45.45 an hour or $7,878 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.45
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 22
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $25,280Median: $94,530Highest 10%: $766,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,280 | $12.15 | |
| 25th | $34,840 | $16.75 | |
| Median | $94,530 | $45.45 | |
| 75th | $765,500 | $368.00 | |
| 90th | $766,900 | $368.71 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Actor | $135,800 |
| Artist and Related Worker | $122,600 |
| Art Director | $111,500 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $94,680 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $86,610 |
| News Analyst | $85,040 |
| Writer and Author | $81,990 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,960 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $80,000 |
| Producer and Director | $79,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $45.45 ($94,530 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $94,530 against $66,710 nationally, 42% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $77,530, so Atlanta pays 22% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
7 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $25,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $766,900 or more.
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.