What are the main factors that influence an Athlete's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Athlete?

The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Athlete roles, with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.

How does experience change An Athlete's salary?

An Athlete's salary grows with experience: a Athlete (0-1 years)earns $43,632, a Medical Billing Specialist II (1-3 years)earns $48,071, a Medical Billing Supervisor (3+ years)earns $64,853, a Medical Billing Manager (3-5 years)earns $100,197,

What are the highest paying states for an Athlete?

Athlete salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Athlete roles are District of Columbia $46,988, California $46,810, Massachusetts $46,186. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Athlete roles make?

Salaries for Athlete level roles vary by specialization: Associate Director of Athletics/Compliance & Student-Athlete Welfare: $100,597; Athlete Marketing Manager: $97,365; Industrial Athlete: $92,317; Athlete Evaluator: $81,236; SOFTBALL ATHLETE EVALUATOR: $80,686.

Athlete Salary in Delaware

How much does an Athlete make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Athlete in Delaware is $42,978 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

However, an Athlete's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $48,040
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $39,837 to $45,628
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,978

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Athlete Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,628	$3,802	$877	$22
Average	$42,978	$3,581	$826	$21
25th Percentile	$39,837	$3,320	$766	$19

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Key Factors That Influence Athlete Salaries

An Athlete's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Athlete Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Athletes. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $46,988.
California: $46,810.
Massachusetts: $46,186.

District of Columbia $46,988 California $46,810 Massachusetts $46,186 Washington $46,016 New Jersey $45,999 Alaska $45,940 Connecticut $45,354 New York $45,117

Hawaii $44,357 Rhode Island $44,000 Maryland $43,759 Minnesota $43,428 Colorado $43,300 Illinois $43,258 Oregon $43,096 Delaware $42,978

New Hampshire $42,903 Virginia $42,736 Pennsylvania $42,248 Nevada $42,002 North Dakota $41,921 Michigan $41,794 Wisconsin $41,747 Vermont $41,654

Texas $41,395 Maine $41,378 Arizona $41,352 Ohio $41,323 Georgia $40,932 Indiana $40,737 Wyoming $40,699 Utah $40,639

Iowa $40,614 Kansas $40,410 Louisiana $40,351 North Carolina $40,329 Missouri $40,321 Florida $40,155 Montana $40,066 Nebraska $39,981

Kentucky $39,935 South Carolina $39,765 Tennessee $39,659 Idaho $39,617 New Mexico $39,307 Oklahoma $39,239 Alabama $38,988 South Dakota $38,568

Arkansas $38,339 West Virginia $38,216 Mississippi $37,847

Top Paying Cities for Athletes

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $42,784
Little Creek: $43,097
Magnolia: $43,035

Lincoln, DE $42,784 Little Creek, DE $43,097 Magnolia, DE $43,035 Milford, DE $42,893 Marydel, DE $42,963 Millsboro, DE $42,605 Millville, DE $42,670 Milton, DE $42,744

Nassau, DE $42,775 Ocean View, DE $42,663 Rehoboth Beach, DE $42,745 Seaford, DE $42,769 Selbyville, DE $42,592 Smyrna, DE $43,127 Viola, DE $42,928 Woodside, DE $43,044

Bear, DE $42,945 Newark, DE $42,928 Claymont, DE $43,016 Delaware City, DE $42,971 Hockessin, DE $42,925 Kirkwood, DE $42,963 Middletown, DE $42,980 Montchanin, DE $42,934

New Castle, DE $42,941 Odessa, DE $43,001 Port Penn, DE $43,030 Rockland, DE $42,939 Saint Georges, DE $42,966 Townsend, DE $43,032 Winterthur, DE $42,944 Lewes, DE $42,761

Wilmington, DE $42,927 Dover, DE $43,097 Dover Afb, DE $42,870 Bethany Beach, DE $42,618 Bethel, DE $42,662 Bridgeville, DE $42,763 Camden Wyoming, DE $42,976 Cheswold, DE $43,083

Clayton, DE $43,085 Dagsboro, DE $42,589 Delmar, DE $42,520 Ellendale, DE $42,649 Felton, DE $42,889 Fenwick Island, DE $42,598 Frankford, DE $42,524 Frederica, DE $42,932

Georgetown, DE $42,572 Greenwood, DE $42,770 Harbeson, DE $42,618 Harrington, DE $42,835 Hartly, DE $42,968 Houston, DE $42,774 Kenton, DE $43,087 Laurel, DE $42,547

Yorklyn, DE $42,937

Athlete Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Athlete roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 80% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Healthcare and Financial Services sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average. In contrast, Athlete positions in Insurance or Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Athlete as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Athlete

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare	$64,467	$31.0	50%
Financial Services	$51,573	$25.0	20%

Athlete Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Athlete's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on July 01, 2026

$39,837

Average $42,978/year

$45,628

$3,320

Average $3,581/month

$3,802

$766

Average $826/week

$877

$19

Average $21/hour

$22

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$45,628	$3,802	$877	$22
Average	$42,978	$3,581	$826	$21
25th Percentile	$39,837	$3,320	$766	$19

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