Athletes and Sports Competitors

SOC code 27-2021 · Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations

National employment
15,070
Mean annual wage
$206,180
Median annual wage
$66,710

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$26,500Not reported
25th percentile$36,790Not reported
50th percentile (median)$66,710Not reported
75th percentile$109,880Not reported
90th percentile$742,310Not reported

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.