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Athletes and Sports Competitors

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Athletes and Sports Competitors

National Avg Annual Salary

$259,750

National Avg Hourly Wage

$0.00

National Total Employment

14,370

Top Metro Avg Salary

$508,590

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Highest Paying State

Missouri leads this occupation with an average annual salary of $500,220.

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Largest State Market

Georgia has one of the largest employment markets with 2,390 jobs.

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Highest Paying Metro Area

St. Louis, MO-IL shows an average annual salary of $508,590.

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Largest Metro Market

Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA has a broad labor footprint with 1,860 jobs.

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Top States for Athletes and Sports Competitors

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State State Code Avg Salary Total Jobs View
Missouri MO $500,220 420 Open
Texas TX $321,640 1,380 Open
Utah UT $244,150 290 Open
Georgia GA $229,340 2,390 Open
New Jersey NJ $211,960 360 Open
New York NY $166,360 400 Open
Indiana IN $130,900 120 Open
Iowa IA $118,540 60 Open
Connecticut CT $108,700 150 Open
Wisconsin WI $94,790 30 Open

Top Metro Areas for Athletes and Sports Competitors

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