Athletes and Sports Competitors in New Jersey

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

SOC 27-2021
$253,870
median pay, New Jersey
390
employed in New Jersey
+280.6%
vs U.S. median
+5.5%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What athletes and sports competitors earn in New Jersey
New Jersey · annual wage · OEWS May 2025

Half of athletes and sports competitors in New Jersey earn between $79,570 and $294,800 a year; the U.S. median is $66,710.

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