Athletes and Sports Competitors Salary in Texas
Athletes and Sports Competitors in Texas earn a median of $80,510 a year, +21% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $80,510
- vs. U.S. median
- +21% ($66,710)
- Rank among states
- 5 of 18
- Jobs in the state
- 1,840
Pay range in Texas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,340; the top 10% earn over $878,190. Nationally the range is $26,500 to $742,310.
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Athletes and Sports Competitors pay in Texas
How much do athletes and sports competitors make in Texas?
The median is $80,510 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $25,340 and the top 10% earn over $878,190. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Texas a good state for athletes and sports competitors?
On pay alone it ranks 5 of 18 (+21% vs. the national median of $66,710). Living costs are not included.