How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in St. Louis?
$203,400a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $97.78 an hour or $16,950 a month.
- Hourly
- $97.78
- Vs. national median
- +205%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 22
- Jobs in the area
- 320
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,070Median: $203,400Highest 10%: $239,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,070 | $23.59 | |
| 25th | $79,860 | $38.39 | |
| Median | $203,400 | $97.78 | |
| 75th | $776,100 | $373.14 | |
| 90th | $239,200 | $115.00 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| Kansas City, MO | $78,790 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Art Director | $101,500 |
| Media and Communication Equipment Worker | $96,010 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designer | $85,530 |
| Producer and Director | $82,750 |
| Musician and Singer | $81,580 |
| Technical Writer | $80,840 |
| Court Reporter and Simultaneous Captioner | $76,310 |
| Special Effects Artist and Animator | $75,820 |
| Film and Video Editor | $72,300 |
| Camera Operator | $71,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $97.78 ($203,400 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $203,400 against $66,710 nationally, 205% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $172,700, so St. Louis pays 18% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
1 of 22 metro areas with data.
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $239,200 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.