How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in Pennsylvania?
$57,100a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in Pennsylvania. That is $27.45 an hour or $4,758 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.45
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 18
- Jobs in the state
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,220Median: $57,100Highest 10%: $165,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,220 | $11.16 | |
| 25th | $30,690 | $14.75 | |
| Median | $57,100 | $27.45 | |
| 75th | $77,480 | $37.25 | |
| 90th | $165,900 | $79.75 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| 9. Kansas | $63,630 |
| 10. Kentucky | $63,020 |
| 11. Virginia | $61,500 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $57,100 |
| 13. Louisiana | $55,890 |
| 14. Arizona | $50,090 |
| 15. Maryland | $48,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $27.45 ($57,100 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $57,100 against $66,710 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 12 of 18 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays athlete and sports competitors the most?
Pittsburgh, PA, with a median of $61,160 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.