SOC 27-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Athletes and Sports Competitors — Ohio
Ohio
Median pay in Ohio is $39,040 a year, 41.5% under the national median of $66,710 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Ohio is $39,040 a year, 41.5% under the national median of $66,710 for this occupation. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $30,320 and $77,580. The lowest tenth earn under $24,160, while the highest tenth earn more than $132,660.
The area has 590 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.1 of every thousand jobs. Ohio ranks number 18th out of 18 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 774 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 661st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,160 | −63.8% |
| 25th | $30,320 | −54.5% |
| Median (50th) | $39,040 | −41.5% |
| 75th | $77,580 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $132,660 | +98.9% |
| Mean | $64,160 | −3.8% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Ohio run 7.2% below the national average, so the median of $39,040 goes as far as $42,069 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 36.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,040as reported by BLSLocal price level
92.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$42,069US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,040 a year, 41.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,160 to $132,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 590 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 18th of 18 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Ohio?
The median annual wage is $39,040, 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 Ohio is 41.5% 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 Ohio earns more than $132,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,160 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 590 jobs in this occupation in Ohio. 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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