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Athletes and Sports Competitors Salary in Maine

The median pay for a athletes and sports competitors in Maine is $39,590/year ($null/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $195K for experienced workers.

Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Maine. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.

$40K
Median annual
$/hr
Hourly rate
$29K
Entry level (10th %)
$195K
Senior level (90th %)

So what does $40K get you in Maine?

Estimated monthly take-home$2,700/mo
Median 2BR rent-$1,281/mo
Rent as % of take-home47.4% (above 30% guideline)
Cost-of-living adjusted salary$40,522/yr
Monthly remaining after rent$1,419/mo

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Compensation breakdown

Annual earnings by percentile, Maine

Bar chart showing Athletes and Sports Competitors salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $29,430, 25th percentile $29,430, median $39,590, 75th percentile $70,150, 90th percentile $195,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.10th$29K25th$29KMedian$40K75th$70K90th$195K
Bar chart showing Athletes and Sports Competitors salary percentiles in Maine: 10th percentile $29,430, 25th percentile $29,430, median $39,590, 75th percentile $70,150, 90th percentile $195,250. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry-level athletes and sports competitors (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $40K. Top earners bring in $195K or more, a $166K spread from bottom to top.

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Frequently asked questions

How much do athletes and sports competitors make in Maine?

The median is $39,590 a year, that works out to about $0 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $29,430, and experienced athletes and sports competitors can clear $195,250. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.

Is $40K enough to live in Maine?

On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,700/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,281/month, which eats 47.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.

How far does a athletes and sports competitors salary go in Maine?

Maine has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median athletes and sports competitors salary is worth about $40,522 in national-average purchasing power.

Where do athletes and sports competitors get paid the most?

The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.

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