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Athletes and Sports Competitors in Nebraska

Want to work in Nebraska as an Athlete or Sports Competitor? Read this first!

11.1% Jobs Projection
$43,490 Median Salary
10 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Nebraska are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Athletes and Sports Competitors in Nebraska is growing faster than average.

  • Athletes and Sports Competitors in Nebraska earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Athletes and Sports Competitors Work in Nebraska?

There were approximately 90 workers employed as Athletes and Sports Competitors in this state in 2018.

The typical state has 275 Athletes and Sports Competitors working in it, which means Nebraska has fewer Athletes and Sports Competitors than average.

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Job Projections for Nebraska

Jobs for Athletes and Sports Competitors in this state are growing at a rate of 11.1% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.6%.

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Nebraska Annual Job Openings

The BLS is projecting 10 annual Athletes and Sports Competitors job openings in Nebraska, and 100 total jobs in the year 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,700 annual jobs and 12,700 total jobs in 2026.

What do Athletes and Sports Competitors Make in Nebraska?

In 2018 wages for Athletes and Sports Competitors ranged from $19,310 to $120,150 with $43,490 being the median annual salary.

The median salary in Nebraska is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Nebraska Metros for Athletes and Sports Competitors

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Athletes and Sports Competitors.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA 70 $53,050

Top States for Athletes and Sports Competitors Employment

The table below shows the states where most Athletes and Sports Competitors work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Florida 1,320 $47,580
California 1,060 $89,050
Pennsylvania 800 $35,810
Arizona 580 $0
Missouri 550 $44,430
Illinois 540 $0
Indiana 520 $0
Colorado 370 $192,940
Massachusetts 340 $48,030
Texas 310 $80,200
Tennessee 310 $0
New York 300 $66,710
Georgia 290 $30,760
North Carolina 290 $0
Connecticut 280 $67,880
Oklahoma 270 $0
Maryland 230 $38,000
Louisiana 230 $0
South Carolina 220 $30,470
Utah 180 $48,690

Below are the states where Athletes and Sports Competitors get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Colorado $192,940
California $89,050
Texas $80,200
Nevada $70,810
Connecticut $67,880
New York $66,710
New Jersey $60,060
Washington $57,060
Rhode Island $56,870
Utah $48,690

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