Athletes and Sports Competitors — Salary by State
Median annual wages across 21 states, from BLS data.
National Median
$62,360
Highest
$214,630
New Jersey
Lowest
$33,640
Arizona
Total Employment
8,360
Salary by State
| # | State | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Jersey | $214,630 |
| 2 | Utah | $178,920 |
| 3 | Texas | $94,660 |
| 4 | New York | $86,890 |
| 5 | Connecticut | $84,460 |
| 6 | Iowa | $77,960 |
| 7 | Indiana | $75,420 |
| 8 | Georgia | $72,130 |
| 9 | Missouri | $67,930 |
| 10 | Virginia | $63,250 |
| 11 | Wisconsin | $62,320 |
| 12 | Alabama | $61,670 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $57,060 |
| 14 | Tennessee | $56,470 |
| 15 | Pennsylvania | $51,340 |
| 16 | Florida | $45,570 |
| 17 | Oklahoma | $41,680 |
| 18 | Maine | $39,590 |
| 19 | Ohio | $36,750 |
| 20 | Kansas | $36,650 |
| 21 | Arizona | $33,640 |