SOC 27-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Athletes and Sports Competitors — Georgia
Georgia · 1 metro areas compared
In Georgia the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors is $77,530 a year, which is 16.2% higher than the national figure of $66,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Georgia the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors is $77,530 a year, which is 16.2% higher than the national figure of $66,710. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $34,840 and $687,600. The lowest tenth earn under $21,920, while the highest tenth earn more than $766,920.
The area has 840 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Georgia ranks number 8th out of 18 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Atlanta records the highest median at $94,530. Of the 744 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 198th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $21,920 | −67.1% |
| 25th | $34,840 | −47.8% |
| Median (50th) | $77,530 | +16.2% |
| 75th | $687,600 | +930.7% |
| 90th | $766,920 | +1049.6% |
| Mean | $263,870 | +295.5% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlanta | $94,530 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Georgia run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $77,530 goes as far as $80,509 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$77,530as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$80,509US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $77,530 a year, 16.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $21,920 to $766,920 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 840 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 8th of 18 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlanta, at $94,530.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Georgia?
The median annual wage is $77,530, 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 Georgia is 16.2% 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 Georgia earns more than $766,920 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $21,920 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 Atlanta, at $94,530 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 840 jobs in this occupation in Georgia. Self-employed workers are not included.
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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