Athletes and Sports Competitors pay range in Baltimore
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,460 a year or less, while the top 10% make $139,630 or more. The middle half of athletes and sports competitors in Baltimore earn between $43,790 and $99,300.
- $40K10th
- $44K25th
- $45KMedian
- $99K75th
- $140K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $70,030 | $5,836 | — |
| Median | $45,230 | $3,769 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $43,790 | $3,649 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $99,300 | $8,275 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Athletes and Sports Competitors pay in Baltimore vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Athletes and sports competitors in Baltimore earn 4% more than the Maryland average ($67,290) and 66% less than the U.S. average ($206,180). At the median the gap is -32% against the U.S. median of $66,710.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | $70,030 | $45,230 | $40,460 | $139,630 | 50 |
| Maryland | $67,290 | $48,200 | $40,460 | $130,910 | n/a |
| United States | $206,180 | $66,710 | $26,500 | $742,310 | 15,070 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Athletes and Sports Competitors salary after taxes in Baltimore
On the average salary of $70,030, a single filer in Baltimore takes home about $54,981 a year, or $4,582 a month and $2,115 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Baltimore a good place for athletes and sports competitors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Baltimore area are 4% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 104.5), so the average $70,030 buys what about $67,023 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Baltimore ($59,070). A typical home costs $405,877, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletes and Sports Competitors salary in nearby metro areas
- New York, NY$162,980
- Pittsburgh, PA$67,130
- Myrtle Beach, SC$43,320
- Louisville, KY$72,100
- Atlanta, GA$309,080
- St. Louis, MO$435,350
Highest-paying cities for athletes and sports competitors
Colorado Springs, CO pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($555,730).
- Colorado Springs, CO$555,730
- Kansas City, MO$467,430
- St. Louis, MO$435,350
- Atlanta, GA$309,080
- Salt Lake City, UT$246,090
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Athletes and Sports Competitors salary in Baltimore: questions
What is the entry-level athletes and sports competitors salary in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $40,460 a year and the 25th percentile is $43,790, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletes and sports competitors take-home pay in Baltimore?
About $54,981 a year ($4,582 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $70,030. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do athletes and sports competitors earn more in Baltimore than elsewhere?
The average here is 66% less than the U.S. average for this job ($206,180).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 27-2021; area Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD (12580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 22.0%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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