SOC 27-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Athletes and Sports Competitors — Orlando
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · 3 metro areas compared
In Orlando, FL the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors reaches $106,060 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Orlando, FL the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors reaches $106,060 a year. That is 59.0% more than the national median of $66,710. Pay ranges from under $67,020 at the tenth percentile to more than $118,690 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $67,020 to $106,100.
Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $107,590. Of the 609 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 56th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $67,020 | +0.5% |
| 25th | $67,020 | +0.5% |
| Median (50th) | $106,060 | +59.0% |
| 75th | $106,100 | +59.0% |
| 90th | $118,690 | +77.9% |
| Mean | $94,160 | +41.1% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $107,590 | — | |
| 2 | Tampa | $76,860 | 350 | |
| 3 | Deltona | $74,440 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Orlando run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $106,060 buys what $102,573 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 53.8% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$106,060as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$102,573US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $106,060 a year, 59.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $67,020 to $118,690 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Cape Coral, at $107,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Orlando, FL?
The median annual wage is $106,060, 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 Orlando, FL is 59.0% 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 Orlando, FL earns more than $118,690 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $67,020 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 Cape Coral, at $107,590 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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