Athletes and Sports Competitors Salary by City (2026)
25 metro areas · National average: $170,252 · Source: BLS OEWS
The table below shows Athletes and Sports Competitors salaries across 25 U.S. metropolitan areas, sorted from highest to lowest. Click any city to see the full wage breakdown.
| Metro Area | Mean Annual |
|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $508,590 |
| Kansas City, MO | $467,710 |
| Austin, TX | $439,910 |
| Dallas, TX | $320,410 |
| Houston, TX | $262,680 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $261,100 |
| Atlanta, GA | $241,110 |
| New York, NY | $209,330 |
| Gainesville, GA | $207,240 |
| Provo, UT | $198,940 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $178,040 |
| Hartford, CT | $110,690 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $93,860 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $89,550 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $82,120 |
| Orlando, FL | $76,650 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $68,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $66,320 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY | $65,600 |
| Tampa, FL | $65,190 |
| Deltona, FL | $63,560 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $51,840 |
| Wichita, KS | $48,320 |
| Columbus, OH | $40,580 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $38,360 |