Athletes and Sports Competitors
SOC 27-2021Compete in athletic events.
Five-year wage trends
Median wage levels across states
Focus level
Level III median wage up -99.9% since 2020-21.
2026 weighted lottery impact
Thresholds for Level III & IV
2026 Weighted Lottery Impact
Level III threshold: $93,487
Level IV threshold: $122,030
Most common level in filings: Level II
Latest Level III median
2025-26
$93,487
Level I$32,360
Level II$64,617
Level III$93,487
Level IV$122,030
Top metros by Level III wages
Latest year median for this occupation
| Rank | Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Louis, MO-IL, IL | $28,390 | $267,293 | $506,197 | $745,100 |
| 2 | Springfield, IL, IL | $28,390 | $267,293 | $506,197 | $745,100 |
| 3 | Pueblo, CO, CO | $32,360 | $267,417 | $502,473 | $737,530 |
| 4 | Cape Girardeau, MO-IL, IL | $26,760 | $262,313 | $497,867 | $733,420 |
| 5 | Joplin, MO-KS, KS | $26,760 | $262,313 | $497,867 | $733,420 |
| 6 | Columbia, MO, MO | $26,760 | $262,313 | $497,867 | $733,420 |
| 7 | Jefferson City, MO, MO | $26,760 | $262,313 | $497,867 | $733,420 |
| 8 | Springfield, MO, MO | $26,760 | $262,313 | $497,867 | $733,420 |
| 9 | Kansas City, MO-KS, KS | $27,180 | $246,350 | $465,520 | $684,690 |
| 10 | St. Joseph, MO-KS, KS | $26,800 | $233,373 | $439,947 | $646,520 |
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