How much does an athlete and sports competitor make in Virginia?
$61,500a year
Median yearly pay for athlete and sports competitors in Virginia. That is $29.57 an hour or $5,125 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.57
- Vs. national median
- -8%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 18
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $56,130Median: $61,500Highest 10%: $67,140
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $56,130 | $26.99 | |
| 25th | $59,200 | $28.46 | |
| Median | $61,500 | $29.57 | |
| 75th | $67,120 | $32.27 | |
| 90th | $67,140 | $32.28 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| No city data for this job. |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athlete and sports competitors.
| 8. Georgia | $77,530 |
| 9. Kansas | $63,630 |
| 10. Kentucky | $63,020 |
| 11. Virginia | $61,500 |
| 12. Pennsylvania | $57,100 |
| 13. Louisiana | $55,890 |
| 14. Arizona | $50,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athlete and sports competitor make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $29.57 ($61,500 a year).
Do athlete and sports competitors make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $61,500 against $66,710 nationally, 8% less.
Where does Virginia rank for athlete and sports competitor pay?
Virginia ranks 11 of 18 states.
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.