Athletes and Sports Competitors Salary in U.S.
SOC 27-2021 · National · 2024 BLS OEWS
The median salary for a Athletes and Sports Competitors in U.S. is $62,360 per year as of 2024. 14,370 people work as Athletes and Sports Competitors in U.S.. Wages have grown 21% since 2019, when the median was $51,370.
Median Annual Salary
$62,360
Mean Annual
$259,750
Median Hourly
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Total Employed
14,370
Salary Distribution
$25k
10th
$37k
25th
$62k
Median
$131k
75th
Salary by Industry
| Industry | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| Federal, State, and Local Government, including State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $84,460 |
| Educational Services | $84,460 |
| Educational Services | $84,460 |
| Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools | $84,460 |
| State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $84,460 |
| Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations | $67,480 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) | $67,480 |
| Spectator Sports | $63,250 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $63,030 |
| Cross-industry, Private Ownership only | $62,290 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation | $62,270 |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | $61,190 |
| Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations | $57,980 |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | $55,250 |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | $55,250 |
Salary Trend
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| Year | Median Annual |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,360 |
| 2023 | $70,280 |
| 2022 | $94,270 |
| 2021 | $77,300 |
| 2020 | $50,850 |
| 2019 | $51,370 |
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