The average salary for an athlete in Colorado is around $174,810 per year.
Avg Salary
Athletes earn an average yearly salary of $174,810.
Wages typically start from $25,630.
144% above national average Updated in 2021
Athlete earnings by seniority
25th percentile
Junior-level athlete earnings begin at:
$30.66 per hour
$63,770 per year
10th percentile
Starting level athlete earnings begin at:
$12.32 per hour
$25,630 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Athlete salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Indiana | $99,100 |
Massachusetts | $99,010 |
Virginia | $98,380 |
Oregon | $78,460 |
New York | $77,030 |
Kansas | $75,550 |
Iowa | $62,400 |
Pennsylvania | $60,870 |
North Carolina | $60,820 |
California | $59,520 |
Rhode Island | $56,870 |
Louisiana | $49,720 |
Ohio | $49,610 |
New Mexico | $49,460 |
Missouri | $49,330 |
Kentucky | $48,740 |
Maryland | $46,220 |
Illinois | $44,470 |
Nebraska | $43,490 |
South Carolina | $38,920 |
Michigan | $38,880 |
Mississippi | $37,600 |
Wisconsin | $30,810 |
Oklahoma | $30,670 |
Nevada | $29,910 |
Arkansas | $28,790 |
Arizona | $26,200 |
Alabama | $24,920 |
New Jersey | $187,010 |
Texas | $186,980 |
Minnesota | $182,690 |
Colorado | $174,810 |
Washington | $163,060 |
Utah | $150,830 |
Georgia | $129,690 |
Florida | $124,490 |
Connecticut | $102,160 |
How do athlete salaries compare to similar careers?
Athletes earn 126% more than similar careers in Colorado.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Fitness coordinator salary | $102K |
Talent agent salary | $62K |
Physical education teacher salary | $61K |
Athletic trainer salary | $53K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)