Athletes and Sports Competitors pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for athletes and sports competitors is $78,610 a year. About 1,360 people work in this job there.
That is 18% higher than the U.S. median ($66,710). Florida ranks 7th of 18 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for athletes and sports competitors in Florida
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $59,910 |
| 25% of workers | $76,820 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78,610 |
| 75% of workers | $107,600 |
| 90% of workers | $109,910 |
Athletes and Sports Competitors pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $107,590 | 0 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $106,060 | 0 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $76,860 | 350 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $74,440 | 0 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for athletes and sports competitors
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 4 to 6 years (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Long-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5.5% over ten years, faster than average · about 2,200 openings a year (BLS)
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