How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in Louisiana?
$55,890a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in Louisiana. That is $26.87 an hour or $4,658 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.87
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 18
- Jobs in the state
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,920Median: $55,890Highest 10%: $128,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,920 | $11.50 | |
| 25th | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| Median | $55,890 | $26.87 | |
| 75th | $88,620 | $42.61 | |
| 90th | $128,300 | $61.69 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| 10. Kentucky | $63,020 |
| 11. Virginia | $61,500 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $57,100 |
| 13. Louisiana | $55,890 |
| 14. Arizona | $50,090 |
| 15. Maryland | $48,200 |
| 16. South Carolina | $45,720 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $26.87 ($55,890 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $55,890 against $66,710 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
Louisiana ranks 13 of 18 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays athlete and sports competitors the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $63,920 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.