SOC 27-2021 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Athletes and Sports Competitors — Tampa
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · 3 metro areas compared
In Tampa, FL the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors is $76,860 a year, which is 15.2% higher than the national figure of $66,710.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Tampa, FL the median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors is $76,860 a year, which is 15.2% higher than the national figure of $66,710. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $76,860 and $103,890. The lowest tenth earn under $76,840, while the highest tenth earn more than $107,420.
The area has 350 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Cape Coral records the highest median at $107,590. Of the 629 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 159th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,840 | +15.2% |
| 25th | $76,860 | +15.2% |
| Median (50th) | $76,860 | +15.2% |
| 75th | $103,890 | +55.7% |
| 90th | $107,420 | +61.0% |
| Mean | $90,060 | +35.0% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Coral | $107,590 | — | |
| 2 | Orlando | $106,060 | — | |
| 3 | Deltona | $74,440 | — |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tampa run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $76,860 buys what $74,333 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 11.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$76,860as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$74,333US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $76,860 a year, 15.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,840 to $107,420 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 350 jobs in this occupation.
- 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 Tampa, FL?
The median annual wage is $76,860, 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 Tampa, FL is 15.2% 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 Tampa, FL earns more than $107,420 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,840 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.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 350 jobs in this occupation in Tampa, FL. 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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