SOC 27-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Athletes and Sports Competitors — Cape Coral
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL · 3 metro areas compared
At $107,590 a year, the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Cape Coral, FL sits 61.3% above the national figure of $66,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $107,590 a year, the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Cape Coral, FL sits 61.3% above the national figure of $66,710. Half of workers earn between $107,590 and $107,600. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $76,980 and the ninetieth at $107,600.
Orlando leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $106,060. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 34th of 431 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,980 | +15.4% |
| 25th | $107,590 | +61.3% |
| Median (50th) | $107,590 | +61.3% |
| 75th | $107,600 | +61.3% |
| 90th | $107,600 | +61.3% |
| Mean | $100,460 | +50.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Cape Coral run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $107,590 buys what $104,052 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 56.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$107,590as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$104,052US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $107,590 a year, 61.3% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,980 to $107,600 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Orlando, at $106,060.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Cape Coral, FL?
The median annual wage is $107,590, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $66,710, so pay in Cape Coral, FL is 61.3% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Cape Coral, FL earns more than $107,600 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,980 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Orlando, at $106,060 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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.
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