Athletes and Sports Competitors

Occupation

$62,360

National Median Salary

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Median Hourly Wage

14,370

Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$24,960

$36,750

$62,360

$130,770

>$130,770

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+43.9%

10 Year Change

$43,350

2014 Median

$62,360

2024 Median

Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Athletes and Sports Competitors

Industry	Annual Median	Employment
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools	$84,460	260
Educational Services	$84,460	260
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	$67,480	90
Spectator Sports	$63,250	12,600
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries	$63,030	12,770

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Top Paying States for Athletes and Sports Competitors

State	Annual Median	Employment
New Jersey	$214,630	360
Utah	$178,920	290
Texas	$94,660	1,380
New York	$86,890	400
Connecticut	$84,460	150

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Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Educational Services Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations Spectator Sports Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Other Amusement and Recreation Industries Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries