The salary statistics and trend of athletes and sports competitors in the industry of spectator sports are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare athletes and sports competitors salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $18,830 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $24,340 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $56,710 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $145,260 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | No Data |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for athletes and sports competitors in the industry of spectator sports. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 75th percentile (the top 25 percent of the highest paid) athletes and sports competitors is $145,260. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $56,710. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent athletes and sports competitors is $18,830.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of athletes and sports competitors in the industry of Spectator Sports from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $56,710 | 9.73% | 30.68% |
| 2016 | $51,190 | 10.53% | - |
| 2015 | $45,800 | 4.48% | - |
| 2014 | $43,750 | 13.33% | - |
| 2013 | $37,920 | -3.67% | - |
| 2012 | $39,310 | - | - |
The average salaries of athletes and sports competitors in nine industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of athletes and sports competitors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.