Athletes and Sports Competitors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $94,660 +51.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,120
90th percentile —
Employed locally 490
National median $62,360

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,120
    25th
    $62,700
    50th (median)
    $94,660

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletes and Sports Competitors salary vs area income 109% Median Athletes and Sports Competitors salary is 9% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Athletes and Sports Competitors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $214,630
    New Jersey $214,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $213,470
    Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN $210,860
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $197,140
    Utah $178,920

    Nearby metros — Athletes and Sports Competitors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $213,470
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $76,070

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletes and Sports Competitors make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Dallas, TX is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Athletes and Sports Competitors salaries?

    The median Athletes and Sports Competitors salary in Dallas, TX is 51.8% above the national median of $62,360. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Dallas?

    Entry-level Athletes and Sports Competitors (10th percentile) earn around $41,120 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,700.