Highest-paying cities for athletes and sports competitors
St. Louis, MO leads at $203,390 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis, MO | $203,390 | $79,860–$776,140 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $124,130 | $63,750–$124,130 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $123,140 | $72,700–$217,070 |
| New York, NY | $100,130 | $84,140–$294,800 |
| Provo, UT | $84,810 | $62,100–$160,910 |
| Kansas City, MO | $78,790 | $55,360–$649,720 |
| Tampa, FL | $76,860 | $76,860–$103,890 |
| Houston, TX | $75,550 | $30,000–$212,120 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $63,920 | $63,910–$128,320 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $61,160 | $37,720–$71,080 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $56,890 | $32,880–$107,980 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $50,070 | $34,600–$95,690 |
| Wichita, KS | $46,080 | $31,880–$69,250 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $45,710 | $45,710–$45,720 |
| Baltimore, MD | $45,230 | $43,790–$99,300 |
| Omaha, NE | $34,490 | $28,080–$106,320 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $24,890 | $24,890–$84,220 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.