Athletes and Sports Competitors in Texas
Local pay for athletes and sports competitors in Texas, on the same wage scale as the U.S. Growth and openings are national.
SOC 27-2021
$80,510
median pay, Texas
1,840
employed in Texas
+20.7%
vs U.S. median
+5.5%
growth, 2024–34 (U.S.)
What athletes and sports competitors earn in Texas
Texas · annual wage · OEWS May 2025
Half of athletes and sports competitors in Texas earn between $30,120 and $822,000 a year; the U.S. median is $66,710.
$80,510
MEDIAN
$878,190
P90
Pay by metro in Texas
$75,550
$20k $440k $860k