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Jockey salary
Average jockey salary
$52,645
How much does a jockey make?
The average jockey salary in the United States is $52,645. Jockey salaries typically range between $35,000 and $77,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for jockeys is $25.31 per hour.
Jockey salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Jockeys earn the highest average salary in Alaska.
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Where can a Jockey earn more?
Jockey salary estimates from across the web
Average jockey salary by state
Highest paying states for jockeys
Rank  | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | $66,126 | $31.79 |
| 2 | New Hampshire | $62,203 | $29.91 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $63,210 | $30.39 |
| 4 | Connecticut | $62,834 | $30.21 |
| 5 | Utah | $69,246 | $33.29 |
| 6 | Vermont | $60,554 | $29.11 |
| 7 | Arizona | $61,087 | $29.37 |
| 8 | Oregon | $62,528 | $30.06 |
| 9 | Iowa | $58,711 | $28.23 |
| 10 | Nevada | $63,707 | $30.63 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $62,838 | $30.21 |
| 12 | Ohio | $55,088 | $26.48 |
| 13 | Maryland | $58,837 | $28.29 |
| 14 | Alaska | $71,164 | $34.21 |
| 15 | California | $63,898 | $30.72 |
| 16 | Texas | $59,345 | $28.53 |
| 17 | New Jersey | $58,664 | $28.20 |
| 18 | Kansas | $58,390 | $28.07 |
| 19 | Louisiana | $54,039 | $25.98 |
| 20 | Delaware | $60,304 | $28.99 |
| 21 | New Mexico | $58,545 | $28.15 |
| 22 | Arkansas | $52,589 | $25.28 |
| 23 | New York | $58,398 | $28.08 |
| 24 | Georgia | $51,913 | $24.96 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $56,091 | $26.97 |
| 26 | South Dakota | $54,889 | $26.39 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $58,276 | $28.02 |
| 28 | Montana | $57,093 | $27.45 |
| 29 | North Carolina | $52,629 | $25.30 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $51,409 | $24.72 |
| 31 | Virginia | $56,662 | $27.24 |
| 32 | Florida | $52,499 | $25.24 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $48,031 | $23.09 |
| 34 | Illinois | $52,489 | $25.24 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $46,571 | $22.39 |
| 36 | Pennsylvania | $45,377 | $21.82 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $53,834 | $25.88 |
| 38 | Colorado | $47,423 | $22.80 |
| 39 | Hawaii | $56,452 | $27.14 |
| 40 | Mississippi | $44,648 | $21.47 |
| 41 | Kentucky | $44,625 | $21.45 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $45,022 | $21.65 |
| 43 | Maine | $40,833 | $19.63 |
| 44 | Missouri | $44,965 | $21.62 |
| 45 | Nebraska | $45,933 | $22.08 |
| 46 | Indiana | $36,163 | $17.39 |
| 47 | Michigan | $39,343 | $18.91 |
| 48 | Minnesota | $41,524 | $19.96 |
| 49 | Alabama | $39,090 | $18.79 |
| 50 | Washington | $41,227 | $19.82 |
| 51 | Idaho | $39,648 | $19.06 |
Highest paying cities for jockeys
The highest-paying cities for jockeys are Salt Lake City, UT, Modesto, CA, and Houston, TX.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City, UT | $68,972 | $33.16 |
| 2 | Modesto, CA | $65,667 | $31.57 |
| 3 | Houston, TX | $59,226 | $28.47 |
| 4 | Hackensack, NJ | $59,020 | $28.38 |
| 5 | Elmont, NY | $58,625 | $28.19 |
| 6 | Ottumwa, IA | $58,337 | $28.05 |
| 7 | Hampton, VA | $56,735 | $27.28 |
| 8 | Grove City, OH | $54,349 | $26.13 |
| 9 | Greensboro, NC | $52,888 | $25.43 |
| 10 | Savannah, GA | $51,955 | $24.98 |
| 11 | Normal, IL | $51,590 | $24.80 |
| 12 | Memphis, TN | $48,266 | $23.20 |
| 13 | Aurora, CO | $47,414 | $22.80 |
| 14 | Bensalem, PA | $46,081 | $22.15 |
| 15 | Grand Rapids, MI | $38,956 | $18.73 |
| 16 | Plainfield, IN | $35,910 | $17.26 |
Jockey salary details
A jockey's salary ranges from $35,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $77,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a jockey's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $77,000 | $6,417 | $37 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,000 | $5,333 | $31 |
| Average | $52,645 | $4,387 | $25 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 | $3,500 | $20 |
| 10th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
Highest paying jockey jobs
The highest paying types of jockeys are karate black belt, disc jockey, and minor league baseball player.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete | $51,729 | $4,311 | $24.87 | 7,350 |
| Swimmer | $51,630 | $4,303 | $24.82 | 1,108 |
| Karate Black Belt | $83,649 | $6,971 | $40.22 | 1,621 |
| Yard Jockey | $44,440 | $3,703 | $21.37 | 3,910 |
| Disc Jockey | $54,894 | $4,574 | $26.39 | 1,991 |
Top companies hiring jockeys now:
Which companies pay jockeys the most?
Jockey salaries at HCSC and Perdue Farms are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average jockey salary at companies like Estes Express Lines and Mountaire Farms are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HCSC | $65,156 | $31.32 |
| 2 | Perdue Farms | $51,272 | $24.65 |
| 3 | Estes Express Lines | $51,211 | $24.62 |
| 4 | Mountaire Farms | $51,181 | $24.61 |
| 5 | Lineage Logistics | $50,608 | $24.33 |
| 6 | Performance Food Group | $49,040 | $23.58 |
| 7 | Kleen Test Products | $44,845 | $21.56 |
| 8 | Green Mountain Coffee Roasters | $43,045 | $20.69 |
| 9 | New York Racing Association | $41,214 | $19.81 |
| 10 | The Reserves Network | $38,878 | $18.69 |
| 11 | Ambassador Personnel | $37,646 | $18.10 |
| 12 | Floor & Decor | $35,594 | $17.11 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Jockey salary trends
The average jockey salary has risen by $11,575 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average jockey earned $41,070 annually, but today, they earn $52,645 a year. That works out to a 7% change in pay for jockeys over the last decade.
Compare jockey salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average jockey salary over time
Compare jockey salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
- National Average
Jockey salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $52,600 | $25.31 | -1.0% |
| 2024 | $53,200 | $25.57 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $52,400 | $25.21 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | $53,200 | $25.57 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | $49,400 | $23.75 | +6.4% |
Recently added jockey salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Mark | Lot Jockey-2Nd Shift | Knightdale, NC | 12/13/2024 | $37,566 |
| Performance Food Group | Lot Jockey-2Nd Shift | Knightdale, NC | 12/13/2024 | $37,566 |
| Performance Foodservice | Lot Jockey-2Nd Shift | Knightdale, NC | 12/13/2024 | $37,566 |
| Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. | Tarper/Jockey Driver | Avon, OH | 12/11/2024 | $37,566 |
| Core-Mark International | Lot Jockey-3Rd Shift | Plainfield, IN | 12/10/2024 | $43,305 |
| United Natural Foods Inc. | Wash Bay Jockey | Schnecksville, PA | 12/03/2024 | $42,262 |
| Imagefirst | Dock Jockey | Madisonville, TN | 12/01/2024 | $31,305 |
| Fixed Asset Accountant In King of Prussia, Pennsylvania | Dock Jockey | Madisonville, TN | 12/01/2024 | $31,305 |
| The Reserves Network Inc. | Jockey Driver-1St. Shift | Savannah, GA | 11/26/2024 | $35,479 |
| Premier Warehousing Services, Inc. | Tarper/Jockey Driver | Cleveland, OH | 10/24/2024 | $37,566 |
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