SOC 27-2021 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
Athletes and Sports Competitors wages by metro
National median annual wage
$66,710
- 10th percentile
- $26,500
- 25th percentile
- $36,790
- Median
- $66,710
- 75th percentile
- $109,880
- 90th percentile
- $742,310
- Mean
- $206,180
Annual wage from the May 2025 OEWS estimates. BLS reports this occupation on an annual basis. Hourly wages are not published.
National employment in May 2025: 15,070.
That median is 30.9% higher than the all-occupations national median of $50,980.
The metro and state figures below are the same May 2025 release. A blank wage means BLS did not publish it. See when a wage is not published.
Highest published medians
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 320 | $49,070 | $203,390 | Not available |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 140 | $40,940 | $124,130 | $145,290 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 240 | $30,450 | $123,140 | $739,630 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | Not available | $76,980 | $107,590 | $107,600 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | Not available | $67,020 | $106,060 | $118,690 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 560 | $46,300 | $100,130 | $299,850 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | Not available | $25,280 | $94,530 | $766,920 |
| Provo-Orem-Lehi, UT | 30 | $29,140 | $84,810 | $630,630 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 330 | $32,180 | $78,790 | Not available |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 350 | $76,840 | $76,860 | $107,420 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 510 | $27,650 | $75,550 | $859,600 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | Not available | $72,040 | $74,440 | $104,040 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 130 | $36,490 | $63,920 | $128,330 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | Not available | $40,180 | $63,650 | $137,370 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 40 | $23,220 | $61,160 | $104,490 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 40 | $30,800 | $56,890 | $262,060 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 870 | $31,290 | $50,070 | $286,690 |
| Wichita, KS | 40 | $30,010 | $46,080 | $94,160 |
| Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC | 60 | $21,700 | $45,710 | $45,720 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | 50 | $40,460 | $45,230 | $139,630 |
Where employment is largest
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 870 | $31,290 | $50,070 | $286,690 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 740 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 560 | $46,300 | $100,130 | $299,850 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 510 | $27,650 | $75,550 | $859,600 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 350 | $76,840 | $76,860 | $107,420 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | 330 | $32,180 | $78,790 | Not available |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | 320 | $49,070 | $203,390 | Not available |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 290 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | 290 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 250 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 240 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 240 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 240 | $30,450 | $123,140 | $739,630 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 240 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 200 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 180 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 160 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV | 140 | $40,940 | $124,130 | $145,290 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | 130 | $36,490 | $63,920 | $128,330 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | 100 | $28,080 | $34,490 | $300,650 |
States and territories
| Occupation | Employment | 10th | Median | 90th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 390 | $46,300 | $253,870 | $324,310 |
| Missouri | 670 | $44,340 | $172,700 | Not available |
| Utah | 340 | $30,450 | $122,800 | $708,320 |
| Nevada | 160 | $40,940 | $119,780 | $149,590 |
| Texas | 1,840 | $25,340 | $80,510 | $878,190 |
| California | 830 | $40,120 | $79,040 | Not available |
| Florida | 1,360 | $59,910 | $78,610 | $109,910 |
| Georgia | 840 | $21,920 | $77,530 | $766,920 |
| Kansas | 170 | $30,180 | $63,630 | $94,160 |
| Kentucky | Not available | $39,290 | $63,020 | $137,370 |
| Virginia | Not available | $56,130 | $61,500 | $67,140 |
| Pennsylvania | 250 | $23,220 | $57,100 | $165,890 |
| Louisiana | 440 | $23,920 | $55,890 | $128,320 |
| Arizona | 940 | $31,290 | $50,090 | $286,690 |
| Maryland | Not available | $40,460 | $48,200 | $130,910 |
| South Carolina | 280 | $18,950 | $45,720 | $70,910 |
| Oklahoma | Not available | $28,920 | $44,110 | $44,420 |
| Ohio | 590 | $24,160 | $39,040 | $132,660 |
| Alabama | 330 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Colorado | 340 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Connecticut | 50 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Illinois | 310 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Indiana | 390 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Maine | 110 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| New York | 350 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| North Carolina | 760 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| North Dakota | 70 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Rhode Island | 50 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Tennessee | 640 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Other arts, design, entertainment, sports, and media occupations
- Public Relations Specialists
- Coaches and Scouts
- Graphic Designers
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers
- Producers and Directors
- Editors
- Interior Designers
- Audio and Video Technicians
Questions this page answers
What is the national median wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors?
In the May 2025 OEWS estimates, the national median annual wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors is $66,710. Employment is 15,070.
How does Athletes and Sports Competitors pay compare with all occupations?
The national median for Athletes and Sports Competitors is 30.9% higher than the all-occupations median of $50,980.
Which metro has the highest published median for Athletes and Sports Competitors?
Among metros with a published annual median in the May 2025 tables, St. Louis, MO-IL is highest on this page's list at $203,390.