Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers

Occupation

$45,920
National Median Salary
—
Median Hourly Wage
280,390
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$27,230
$33,780
$45,920
$62,490
$98,200

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

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+49.7%
10 Year Change
$30,670
2014 Median
$45,920
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Where This Career Pays Above Average

Note: State and industry pay breakdowns are available for more specific job titles. See detailed occupations below.

Top Paying Industries for Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers

Industry Annual Median Employment
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $79,930 350
Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations $75,830 1,620
Employment Services $60,370 1,000
Administrative and Support Services $60,370 1,020
Spectator Sports $59,720 28,580

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Detailed Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers Occupations

These specific job titles have more detailed state and industry salary data:

Occupation Annual Median
Athletes and Sports Competitors $62,360
Coaches and Scouts $45,920
Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials $38,820

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Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations Employment Services Administrative and Support Services Spectator Sports Food Services and Drinking Places General Medical and Surgical Hospitals Hospitals Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction Land Subdivision