Athletes and Sports Competitors Salary in Arizona
Athletes and Sports Competitors in Arizona earn a median of $50,090 a year, −25% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $50,090
- vs. U.S. median
- −25% ($66,710)
- Rank among states
- 14 of 18
- Jobs in the state
- 940
Pay range in Arizona
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,290; the top 10% earn over $286,690. Nationally the range is $26,500 to $742,310.
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Athletes and Sports Competitors pay in Arizona
How much do athletes and sports competitors make in Arizona?
The median is $50,090 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,290 and the top 10% earn over $286,690. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arizona a good state for athletes and sports competitors?
On pay alone it ranks 14 of 18 (−25% vs. the national median of $66,710). Living costs are not included.