How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in Kentucky?
$63,020a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in Kentucky. That is $30.30 an hour or $5,252 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.30
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 18
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,290Median: $63,020Highest 10%: $137,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,290 | $18.89 | |
| 25th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| Median | $63,020 | $30.30 | |
| 75th | $80,630 | $38.76 | |
| 90th | $137,400 | $66.04 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Louisville, KY | $63,650 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| 7. Florida | $78,610 |
| 8. Georgia | $77,530 |
| 9. Kansas | $63,630 |
| 10. Kentucky | $63,020 |
| 11. Virginia | $61,500 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $57,100 |
| 13. Louisiana | $55,890 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $30.30 ($63,020 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $63,020 against $66,710 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
Kentucky ranks 10 of 18 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays athlete and sports competitors the most?
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN, with a median of $63,650 a year.
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.