Athletes and Sports Competitors Salary in Georgia (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Georgia, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Georgia Median
$77,530
per year
Hourly Rate
$37.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+16% vs US median
US median $66,710
State Rank
#8 of 18
840 employed here

How much do Athletes and Sports Competitors make in Georgia?

Athletes and Sports Competitors working in Georgia earn a median salary of $77,530 per year, or about $37.27 per hour. That is 16% above the national median of $66,710 for this occupation.

Within Georgia, entry-level pay starts around $21,920 while the top 10% make $766,920 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $34,840 and $687,600 a year.

Athletes and Sports Competitors salary range in Georgia

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$21,920$10.54
25th percentile (early career)$34,840$16.75
50th percentile (median)$77,530$37.27
75th percentile (experienced)$687,600$330.58
90th percentile (top earners)$766,920$368.71

How Georgia compares

Georgia ranks 8th out of 18 states and territories for Athletes and Sports Competitors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1New Jersey$253,870
2Missouri$172,700
3Utah$122,800
4Nevada$119,780
5Texas$80,510

Working as Athletes and Sports Competitors in Georgia

Nationally, about 15,000 people work as Athletes and Sports Competitors in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.

Considering a move? Compare Georgia pay ($77,530) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.

Frequently asked questions

How much do Athletes and Sports Competitors make in Georgia?
The median Athletes and Sports Competitors salary in Georgia is $77,530 per year, or about $37.27 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $21,920 at the entry level to $766,920 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Georgia pay compare to the national average?
Georgia pays Athletes and Sports Competitors about 16% more than the national median of $66,710. Georgia ranks 8th out of 18 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Georgia a good state for Athletes and Sports Competitors?
Yes on pay — Georgia pays above the national median for this occupation, at $77,530 a year. About 840 Athletes and Sports Competitors are employed in Georgia. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Georgia?
The highest-paying occupations in Georgia include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($618,090), Cardiologist ($610,070), Surgeon, All Other ($502,070), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.