Careers · Athletes and Sports Competitors · California
Athletes and Sports Competitors in California
Athletes and sports competitors participate in organized athletic events across various sports and levels of competition. They train regularly, compete in games or matches, and may perform in front of audiences In California the median pay is $79,040 a year, 18% above the national median of $66,710.
$79,040median pay in California, per year
$65,780–$149,490middle half earn
830employed in California
$66,710U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
1open role like this on employer career sites, 0 in California or remote
1employer hiring
0posted in the last 7 days
What it takes
Preparation: Some preparation (usually high school; some on-the-job training). Most hold a high school diploma.
Skills that matter most
SpeakingActive ListeningCritical ThinkingCoordinationMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSocial Perceptiveness
Knowledge areas
Administration and ManagementEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal ServicePersonnel and Human ResourcesCommunications and MediaEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Athletes and Sports Competitors.
Licenses and training in California
Athletes and Sports Competitors pay in other states
New Jersey · $253,870Missouri · $172,700Utah · $122,800Nevada · $119,780Texas · $80,510Florida · $78,610Georgia · $77,530Kansas · $63,630Kentucky · $63,020Virginia · $61,500
Related occupations
Coaches and ScoutsUmpires, Referees, and Other Sports OfficialsActorsProducers and DirectorsMedia Programming DirectorsTalent DirectorsMedia Technical Directors/ManagersDancers
Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against athletes and sports competitors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against athletes and sports competitors and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 27-2021.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.