How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in Maryland?
$48,200a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in Maryland. That is $23.17 an hour or $4,017 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.17
- Vs. national median
- -28%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 18
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,460Median: $48,200Highest 10%: $130,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,460 | $19.45 | |
| 25th | $45,130 | $21.70 | |
| Median | $48,200 | $23.17 | |
| 75th | $91,780 | $44.13 | |
| 90th | $130,900 | $62.94 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $45,230 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| 12. Pennsylvania | $57,100 |
| 13. Louisiana | $55,890 |
| 14. Arizona | $50,090 |
| 15. Maryland | $48,200 |
| 16. South Carolina | $45,720 |
| 17. Oklahoma | $44,110 |
| 18. Ohio | $39,040 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $23.17 ($48,200 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in Maryland than the national average?
No: $48,200 against $66,710 nationally, 28% less.
Where does Maryland rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
Maryland ranks 15 of 18 states.
Which city in Maryland pays athlete and sports competitors the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $45,230 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.