Athletes and Sports Competitors in California

Local pay for athletes and sports competitors in California, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.

SOC 27-2021
$79,040
median pay, California
830
employed in California
+18.5%
vs U.S. median
+5.5%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What athletes and sports competitors earn in California
California · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of athletes and sports competitors in California earn between $65,780 and $149,490 a year; the U.S. median is $66,710.

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