Sports Medicine Physicians

SOC 29-1229.06

Diagnose, treat, and help prevent injuries that occur during sporting events, athletic training, and physical activities.

Five-year wage trends

Median wage levels across states

Focus level

Level III median wage up 12.5% since 2023-24.

2026 weighted lottery impact

Thresholds for Level III & IV

Level III threshold: $260,999

Level IV threshold: $343,065

Most common level in filings: Level II

Latest Level III median

2025-26

$260,999

Level I$99,497

Level II$181,012

Level III$260,999

Level IV$343,065

Top metros by Level III wages

Latest year median for this occupation

Rank	Metro Area	Level I	Level II	Level III	Level IV
1	Cleveland, TN, TN	$166,275	$256,173	$346,091	$435,989
2	Sumter, SC, SC	$165,006	$254,966	$344,947	$434,907
3	Springfield, IL, IL	$80,538	$212,722	$344,926	$477,110
4	Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL, FL	$146,474	$238,451	$330,429	$422,406
5	Grand Forks, ND-MN, MN	$123,115	$225,326	$327,517	$429,728
6	St. Louis, MO-IL, IL	$115,544	$220,085	$324,646	$429,187
7	Clarksville, TN-KY, KY	$197,766	$259,730	$321,672	$383,635
8	Salisbury, MD, MD	$146,328	$232,856	$319,405	$405,933
9	Kokomo, IN, IN	$166,254	$241,488	$316,701	$391,934
10	Grand Island, NE, NE	$129,750	$222,997	$316,264	$409,510

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