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Athletes and Sports Competitors in Utah

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27.3% Jobs Projection
$48,690 Median Salary
40 Job Openings

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

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

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

How Many Athletes and Sports Competitors Work in Utah?

In 2018, there were 180 Athletes and Sports Competitors working in the state.

There were 180 Athletes and Sports Competitors employed in this state in 2017.

The amount of jobs between 2017 and 2018 is holding steady.

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

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Job Projections for Utah

Jobs for Athletes and Sports Competitors in this state are growing at a rate of 27.3% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 7.6%.

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Utah Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 280 total jobs in 2026 for Athletes and Sports Competitors in this state.

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

What do Athletes and Sports Competitors Make in Utah?

In 2018 wages for Athletes and Sports Competitors ranged from $17,510 to $156,330 with $48,690 being the median annual salary.

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

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Top Utah 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
Salt Lake City, UT 160 $48,670

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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