How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in Phoenix?
$50,070a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $24.07 an hour or $4,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.07
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among cities
- 17 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 870
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,290Median: $50,070Highest 10%: $286,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,290 | $15.04 | |
| 25th | $34,600 | $16.63 | |
| Median | $50,070 | $24.07 | |
| 75th | $95,690 | $46.00 | |
| 90th | $286,700 | $137.83 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $96,670 |
| Technical Writer | $83,480 |
| Broadcast Technician | $81,640 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $80,440 |
| Producer and Director | $72,740 |
| Camera Operator | $71,080 |
| Public Relations Specialist | $70,490 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $67,890 |
| Sound Engineering Technician | $66,360 |
| Editor | $64,970 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $24.07 ($50,070 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in Phoenix than the national average?
No: $50,070 against $66,710 nationally, 25% less.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $50,090, so Phoenix pays 0% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
17 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,290 or less a year; the top 10% make $286,700 or more.
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.