How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in Baltimore?
$45,230a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $21.75 an hour or $3,769 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.75
- Vs. national median
- -32%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,460Median: $45,230Highest 10%: $139,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,460 | $19.45 | |
| 25th | $43,790 | $21.05 | |
| Median | $45,230 | $21.75 | |
| 75th | $99,300 | $47.74 | |
| 90th | $139,600 | $67.13 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Artist and Related Worker | $132,600 |
| Technical Writer | $102,100 |
| Art Director | $97,460 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $90,050 |
| Musician and Singer | $90,040 |
| Writer and Author | $87,020 |
| Interpreter and Translator | $83,200 |
| Producer and Director | $80,850 |
| Set and Exhibit Designer | $80,280 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $79,820 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $21.75 ($45,230 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in Baltimore than the national average?
No: $45,230 against $66,710 nationally, 32% less.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $48,200, so Baltimore pays 6% less.
Where does Baltimore rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
20 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,460 or less a year; the top 10% make $139,600 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.