SOC 27-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Athletes and Sports Competitors — Maryland
Maryland · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Maryland is $48,200 per year, substantially below the national median of $66,710 — a gap of 27.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Maryland is $48,200 per year, substantially below the national median of $66,710 — a gap of 27.7%. Half of workers earn between $45,130 and $91,780. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,460 and the ninetieth at $130,910.
Maryland ranks number 15th out of 18 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Baltimore records the highest median at $45,230. Of the 728 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 531st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,460 | −39.3% |
| 25th | $45,130 | −32.3% |
| Median (50th) | $48,200 | −27.7% |
| 75th | $91,780 | +37.6% |
| 90th | $130,910 | +96.2% |
| Mean | $67,290 | +0.9% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Maryland
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | $45,230 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Maryland run 5.0% above the national average, so the median of $48,200 buys what $45,905 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 31.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
105.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$45,905US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,200 a year, 27.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,460 to $130,910 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 15th of 18 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Baltimore, at $45,230.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Maryland?
The median annual wage is $48,200, 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 Maryland is 27.7% lower. 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 Maryland earns more than $130,910 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,460 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 Baltimore, at $45,230 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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