SOC 27-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Athletes and Sports Competitors — Nevada
Nevada · 1 metro areas compared
At $119,780 a year, the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Nevada sits 79.6% above the national figure of $66,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $119,780 a year, the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Nevada sits 79.6% above the national figure of $66,710. Half of workers earn between $51,130 and $124,130. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $40,940 and the ninetieth at $149,590.
The area has 160 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.09 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 18 states with published data for this occupation, Nevada ranks 4th by median wage. Las Vegas leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $124,130. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 42nd of 669 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,940 | −38.6% |
| 25th | $51,130 | −23.4% |
| Median (50th) | $119,780 | +79.6% |
| 75th | $124,130 | +86.1% |
| 90th | $149,590 | +124.2% |
| Mean | $101,880 | +52.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Nevada
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Las Vegas | $124,130 | 140 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Nevada sit close to the national average, so $119,780 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$119,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.0US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$119,780US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $119,780 a year, 79.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $40,940 to $149,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 160 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 4th of 18 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Las Vegas, at $124,130.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Nevada?
The median annual wage is $119,780, 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 Nevada is 79.6% 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 Nevada earns more than $149,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $40,940 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 Las Vegas, at $124,130 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 160 jobs in this occupation in Nevada. 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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