The salary statistics of athletes and sports competitors in the industry sector of educational services are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare athletes and sports competitors salaries in different industries within the educational services sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $46,980 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $64,050 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $71,190 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $78,360 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $105,910 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for athletes and sports competitors in the industry sector of educational services. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) athletes and sports competitors is $105,910. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $71,190. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid athletes and sports competitors is $46,980.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of athletes and sports competitors in the industry sector of educational services from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $71,190 | 2.82% | 35.69% |
| 2017 | $69,180 | 25.67% | - |
| 2016 | $51,420 | 26.74% | - |
| 2014 | $37,670 | -40.01% | - |
| 2013 | $52,740 | 13.20% | - |
| 2012 | $45,780 | - | - |
The average salaries of athletes and sports competitors in one industries in the educational services sector are shown below. For detailed athletes and sports competitors salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Other schools and instruction - Privately owned | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].