The average salary for an athlete in Michigan is around $38,880 per year.
Avg Salary
Athletes earn an average yearly salary of $38,880.
Wages typically start from $20,300 and go up to $82,620.
19% below national average Updated in 2018
Athlete earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Athlete salary by state
State Name | Average Salary |
---|---|
Indiana | $99,100 |
Massachusetts | $99,010 |
Virginia | $98,380 |
Oregon | $78,460 |
New York | $77,030 |
Kansas | $75,550 |
Iowa | $62,400 |
Pennsylvania | $60,870 |
North Carolina | $60,820 |
California | $59,520 |
Rhode Island | $56,870 |
Louisiana | $49,720 |
Ohio | $49,610 |
New Mexico | $49,460 |
Missouri | $49,330 |
Kentucky | $48,740 |
Maryland | $46,220 |
Illinois | $44,470 |
Nebraska | $43,490 |
South Carolina | $38,920 |
Michigan | $38,880 |
Mississippi | $37,600 |
Wisconsin | $30,810 |
Oklahoma | $30,670 |
Nevada | $29,910 |
Arkansas | $28,790 |
Arizona | $26,200 |
Alabama | $24,920 |
New Jersey | $187,010 |
Texas | $186,980 |
Minnesota | $182,690 |
Colorado | $174,810 |
Washington | $163,060 |
Utah | $150,830 |
Georgia | $129,690 |
Florida | $124,490 |
Connecticut | $102,160 |
How do athlete salaries compare to similar careers?
Athletes earn about the same as related careers in Michigan. On average, they make less than fitness coordinators but more than fitness trainers.
Career | Median Salary |
---|---|
Fitness coordinator salary | $68K |
Athlete salary | $39K |
Athletic trainer salary | $49K |
Exercise physiologist salary | $48K |
Sports scout salary | $36K |
Fitness trainer salary | $35K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)