How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in Houston?
$75,550a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $36.32 an hour or $6,296 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.32
- Vs. national median
- +13%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,650Median: $75,550Highest 10%: $859,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,650 | $13.29 | |
| 25th | $30,000 | $14.42 | |
| Median | $75,550 | $36.32 | |
| 75th | $212,100 | $101.98 | |
| 90th | $859,600 | $413.27 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $129,400 |
| Art Director | $91,570 |
| Technical Writer | $87,360 |
| Musician and Singer | $82,510 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $77,690 |
| Writer and Author | $76,120 |
| Dancer | $73,450 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $68,320 |
| Producer and Director | $63,950 |
| Music Director and Composer | $63,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $36.32 ($75,550 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $75,550 against $66,710 nationally, 13% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $80,510, so Houston pays 6% less.
Where does Houston rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
11 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,650 or less a year; the top 10% make $859,600 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.