SOC 27-2021 · May 2025 · United States
Athletes and Sports Competitors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors across the United States is $66,710 per year, measured over 15,070 jobs. The highest state median is in New Jersey, at $253,870.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Athletes and Sports Competitors
Pay for this occupation varies by 550.3% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. New Jersey pays $253,870 and Ohio pays $39,040.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $253,870 | 390 | |
| 2 | Missouri | $172,700 | 670 | |
| 3 | Utah | $122,800 | 340 | |
| 4 | Nevada | $119,780 | 160 | |
| 5 | Texas | $80,510 | 1,840 | |
| 6 | California | $79,040 | 830 | |
| 7 | Florida | $78,610 | 1,360 | |
| 8 | Georgia | $77,530 | 840 | |
| 9 | Kansas | $63,630 | 170 | |
| 10 | Kentucky | $63,020 | — |
States with the most Athletes and Sports Competitors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 1,840 | $80,510 | |
| 2 | Florida | 1,360 | $78,610 | |
| 3 | Arizona | 940 | $50,090 | |
| 4 | Georgia | 840 | $77,530 | |
| 5 | California | 830 | $79,040 | |
| 6 | Missouri | 670 | $172,700 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 590 | $39,040 | |
| 8 | Louisiana | 440 | $55,890 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 390 | $253,870 | |
| 10 | Utah | 340 | $122,800 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis | $203,390 | 320 |
| 2 | Las Vegas | $124,130 | 140 |
| 3 | Salt Lake City | $123,140 | 240 |
| 4 | Cape Coral | $107,590 | — |
| 5 | Orlando | $106,060 | — |
| 6 | New York | $100,130 | 560 |
| 7 | Atlanta | $94,530 | — |
| 8 | Provo | $84,810 | 30 |
| 9 | Kansas City | $78,790 | 330 |
| 10 | Tampa | $76,860 | 350 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.