Athletes and Sports Competitors pay range in Pittsburgh
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,220 a year or less, while the top 10% make $104,490 or more. The middle half of athletes and sports competitors in Pittsburgh earn between $37,720 and $71,080.
- $23K10th
- $38K25th
- $61KMedian
- $71K75th
- $104K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $67,130 | $5,594 | — |
| Median | $61,160 | $5,097 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,720 | $3,143 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $71,080 | $5,923 | — |
*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 Pittsburgh vs. Pennsylvania and the U.S.
Athletes and sports competitors in Pittsburgh earn 8% less than the Pennsylvania average ($73,210) and 67% less than the U.S. average ($206,180). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $66,710.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | $67,130 | $61,160 | $23,220 | $104,490 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $73,210 | $57,100 | $23,220 | $165,890 | 250 |
| 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 Pittsburgh
On the average salary of $67,130, a single filer in Pittsburgh takes home about $53,995 a year, or $4,500 a month and $2,077 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Is Pittsburgh a good place for athletes and sports competitors? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Pittsburgh area are 5% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.7), so the average $67,130 buys what about $70,909 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Pittsburgh ($49,650). A typical home costs $231,356, or 3.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletes and Sports Competitors salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$70,030
- New York, NY$162,980
- Louisville, KY$72,100
- Myrtle Beach, SC$43,320
- 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 Pittsburgh: questions
What is the entry-level athletes and sports competitors salary in Pittsburgh?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,220 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,720, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletes and sports competitors take-home pay in Pittsburgh?
About $53,995 a year ($4,500 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $67,130. Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Do athletes and sports competitors earn more in Pittsburgh than elsewhere?
The average here is 67% 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 Pittsburgh, PA (38300). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 8.8%.
- 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). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.38, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.38).
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