The salary statistics and trend of athletes and sports competitors in the industry of promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events 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 | $72,830 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $85,200 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $95,400 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $111,520 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $127,380 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for athletes and sports competitors in the industry of promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) athletes and sports competitors is $127,380. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $95,400. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent athletes and sports competitors is $72,830.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of athletes and sports competitors in the industry of Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events from 2012 to 2017. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $95,400 | -6.72% | 58.66% |
| 2014 | $101,810 | 18.53% | - |
| 2013 | $82,940 | 52.45% | - |
| 2012 | $39,440 | - | - |
The average salaries of athletes and sports competitors in nine industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. Note that there is no salary data for some years between 2012 and 2017. For salary information of athletes and sports competitors in a specific industry, use the links in the table.
| Industry | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events | |
| Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures | |
| Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers | |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | |
| Spectator Sports | |
| Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers | |
| Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries | |
| Other Amusement and Recreation Industries | |
| Performing Arts Companies | |