The average salary for an athlete in California is around $89,050 per year.
Avg Salary
Athletes earn an average yearly salary of $89,050.
Wages typically start from $24,190.
67% above national average Updated in 2018
Athlete earnings by seniority
75th percentile
Senior-level athlete earnings begin at:
$78.67 per hour
$163,640 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level athlete earnings begin at:
$42.81 per hour
$89,050 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level athlete earnings begin at:
$21.43 per hour
$44,570 per year
10th percentile
Starting level athlete earnings begin at:
$11.63 per hour
$24,190 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Athlete salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $89,050 |
| Texas | $80,200 |
| Nevada | $70,810 |
| Connecticut | $67,800 |
| New York | $66,710 |
| Kansas | $64,890 |
| New Jersey | $60,060 |
| Washington | $57,060 |
| Rhode Island | $56,870 |
| Ohio | $49,610 |
| Utah | $48,690 |
| Massachusetts | $48,030 |
| Virginia | $47,780 |
| Florida | $47,580 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,050 |
| Missouri | $44,430 |
| Nebraska | $43,490 |
| Wisconsin | $39,100 |
| Michigan | $38,880 |
| Minnesota | $38,620 |
| Maryland | $38,000 |
| Mississippi | $36,970 |
| Kentucky | $31,560 |
| Georgia | $30,760 |
| South Carolina | $30,470 |
| Colorado | $192,940 |
How do athlete salaries compare to similar careers?
Athletes earn 30% more than similar careers in California. On average, they make more than athletic trainers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Athlete salary | $89K |
| Physical education teacher salary | $106K |
| Fitness and wellness coordinator salary | $84K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $66K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $57K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)