Athletes and Sports Competitors
Compete in athletic events.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 310 | $43,140 | N/A | |
| Arizona | 460 | $41,500 | N/A | |
| Arkansas | 380 | $54,560 | N/A | |
| California | 250 | $105,250 | N/A | |
| Colorado | 270 | $174,810 | N/A | |
| Connecticut | $97,050 | N/A | ||
| Florida | 2,010 | $143,270 | N/A | |
| Georgia | $152,680 | N/A | ||
| Illinois | 320 | $64,060 | N/A | |
| Indiana | 350 | $146,030 | N/A | |
| Iowa | 160 | $91,820 | N/A | |
| Kansas | 160 | $118,320 | N/A | |
| Kentucky | 150 | $49,840 | N/A | |
| Louisiana | 140 | $114,490 | N/A | |
| Maryland | 170 | $54,500 | N/A | |
| Massachusetts | 400 | $133,030 | N/A | |
| Minnesota | $182,690 | N/A | ||
| Mississippi | 30 | $47,790 | N/A | |
| Missouri | $50,580 | N/A | ||
| Nevada | 50 | $34,950 | N/A | |
| New Jersey | 390 | $187,010 | N/A | |
| New Mexico | $50,250 | N/A | ||
| New York | 170 | $107,890 | N/A | |
| North Carolina | 670 | $100,100 | N/A | |
| Oklahoma | 240 | $34,260 | N/A | |
| Oregon | 150 | $119,300 | N/A | |
| Pennsylvania | 400 | $68,020 | N/A | |
| South Carolina | 150 | $44,190 | N/A | |
| Texas | $186,980 | N/A | ||
| Utah | 280 | $140,300 | N/A | |
| Virginia | 80 | $93,450 | N/A | |
| Washington | 140 | $163,060 | N/A | |
| Wisconsin | 250 | $42,070 | N/A |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs.
University of Mobile
Mobile, AL
Bachelor's Degree
University of Montevallo
Montevallo, AL
Bachelor's Degree
Arizona Western College
Yuma, AZ
Certificate
Associate Degree
Cochise County Community College District
Sierra Vista, AZ
Associate Degree
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$116,930 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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No formal educational credentialTypical education requirement
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Long-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as athletes and sports competitors.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 14%
- College dropout 21%
- Associate’s degree 10%
- Bachelor’s degree 48%
- Master’s degree 5%
- Doctorate degree 1%
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