SOC 27-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Athletes and Sports Competitors — Oklahoma
Oklahoma
The median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Oklahoma is $44,110 per year, substantially below the national median of $66,710 — a gap of 33.9%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Oklahoma is $44,110 per year, substantially below the national median of $66,710 — a gap of 33.9%. Half of workers earn between $40,360 and $44,110. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $28,920 and the ninetieth at $44,420.
Oklahoma ranks number 17th out of 18 states by median pay for this occupation. Of the 710 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 493rd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,920 | −56.6% |
| 25th | $40,360 | −39.5% |
| Median (50th) | $44,110 | −33.9% |
| 75th | $44,110 | −33.9% |
| 90th | $44,420 | −33.4% |
| Mean | $42,260 | −36.7% |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Oklahoma run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $44,110 goes as far as $50,239 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 24.7% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,110as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$50,239US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,110 a year, 33.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $28,920 to $44,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- It ranks 17th of 18 states for this occupation.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Oklahoma?
The median annual wage is $44,110, 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 Oklahoma is 33.9% 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 Oklahoma earns more than $44,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $28,920 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.
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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