Highest-paying states for athletes and sports competitors
New Jersey leads at $253,870 a year. Pay is not adjusted for local prices; see each page for the cost-of-living view.
| Place | Median | 25th–75th |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $253,870 | $79,570–$294,800 |
| Missouri | $172,700 | $78,370–$775,740 |
| Utah | $122,800 | $72,520–$216,800 |
| Nevada | $119,780 | $51,130–$124,130 |
| Texas | $80,510 | $30,120–$822,000 |
| California | $79,040 | $65,780–$149,490 |
| Florida | $78,610 | $76,820–$107,600 |
| Georgia | $77,530 | $34,840–$687,600 |
| Kansas | $63,630 | $33,930–$75,720 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,100 | $30,690–$77,480 |
| Louisiana | $55,890 | $34,940–$88,620 |
| Arizona | $50,090 | $34,600–$95,690 |
| South Carolina | $45,720 | $31,060–$49,990 |
| Ohio | $39,040 | $30,320–$77,580 |
Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025.