Athletes and Sports Competitors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$62,360
↑ 57.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Athletes and Sports Competitors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Athletes and Sports Competitors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 57.2% since 2011 ($39,670 → $62,360)
🏆Peak year: 2022 at $94,270
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (-1.0%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +7%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,360 | -11.3% |
| 2023 | $70,280 | -25.4% |
| 2022 | $94,270 | +22.0% |
| 2021 | $77,300 | +52.0% |
| 2020 | $50,850 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | $51,370 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | $50,650 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | $51,370 | +7.7% |
| 2016 | $47,710 | +6.8% |
| 2015 | $44,680 | +3.1% |
| 2014 | $43,350 | +11.0% |
| 2013 | $39,050 | -2.5% |
| 2012 | $40,060 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | $39,670 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.