How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in Nevada?
$119,800a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in Nevada. That is $57.59 an hour or $9,982 a month.
- Hourly
- $57.59
- Vs. national median
- +80%
- Rank among states
- 4 of 18
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,940Median: $119,800Highest 10%: $149,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,940 | $19.68 | |
| 25th | $51,130 | $24.58 | |
| Median | $119,800 | $57.59 | |
| 75th | $124,100 | $59.68 | |
| 90th | $149,600 | $71.92 |
Cities in Nevada
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Las Vegas, NV | $124,100 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| 1. New Jersey | $253,900 |
| 2. Missouri | $172,700 |
| 3. Utah | $122,800 |
| 4. Nevada | $119,800 |
| 5. Texas | $80,510 |
| 6. California | $79,040 |
| 7. Florida | $78,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in Nevada?
The median hourly pay in Nevada is $57.59 ($119,800 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in Nevada than the national average?
Yes: $119,800 against $66,710 nationally, 80% more.
Where does Nevada rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
Nevada ranks 4 of 18 states.
Which city in Nevada pays athlete and sports competitors the most?
Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV, with a median of $124,100 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.