Athletes and Sports Competitors salary in the United States
$26,500
10th
$36,790
25th
$66,710
Median
$109,880
75th
$742,310
90th
National median
$66,710
2025 OEWS
Mean
$206,180
Hourly median
Not published
Employment
15,070
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | $253,870 | 390 |
| St. Louis, MO | $203,390 | 320 |
| MO | $172,700 | 670 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $124,130 | 140 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $123,140 | 240 |
| UT | $122,800 | 340 |
| NV | $119,780 | 160 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $107,590 | — |
| Orlando, FL | $106,060 | — |
| New York, NY | $100,130 | 560 |
| Atlanta, GA | $94,530 | — |
| Provo, UT | $84,810 | 30 |
| TX | $80,510 | 1,840 |
| CA | $79,040 | 830 |
| Kansas City, MO | $78,790 | 330 |
| FL | $78,610 | 1,360 |
| GA | $77,530 | 840 |
| Tampa, FL | $76,860 | 350 |
| Houston, TX | $75,550 | 510 |
| Deltona, FL | $74,440 | — |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,920 | 130 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $63,650 | — |
| KS | $63,630 | 170 |
| KY | $63,020 | — |
| VA | $61,500 | — |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.