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Athletes and Sports Competitors Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Athletes and Sports Competitors make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$79,040
Median Annual Salary
$294,080
Mean Salary
$79,040
Median Salary
$38.00
Hourly Rate
830 people work as Athletes and Sports Competitors in California
Athletes and Sports Competitors salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Athletes and Sports Competitors in California earn a median salary of $79,040 per year ($6,586/month).
This is 6.0% below the national average of $84,063.
California ranks #6 out of 18 states for Athletes and Sports Competitors pay.
Approximately 830 people work in this occupation across California.
About This Job: Athletes and Sports Competitors
Compete in athletic events.
Top Skills
Speaking
3.88
Active Listening
3.75
Critical Thinking
3.75
Coordination
3.62
Monitoring
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Administration and Management
3.72
English Language
3.69
Customer and Personal Service
3.58
Personnel and Human Resources
3.39
Communications and Media
3.31
Typical Education: Less than a High School Diploma
(34.8% of workers)
How much do Athletes and Sports Competitors make in California?
The median annual salary for Athletes and Sports Competitors in California is $79,040 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $294,080.
What is the starting salary for a Athletes and Sports Competitors in California?
Entry-level Athletes and Sports Competitors positions in California typically start around $40,120 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $65,780 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Athletes and Sports Competitors in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 830 people are employed as Athletes and Sports Competitors in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Athletes and Sports Competitors in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Athletes and Sports Competitors in California is approximately $38.00 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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