How Much Does a Wide Receiver Make Per Year? Average Wide Receiver Salary

A wide receiver can make anything from just over $50,000 in a state like Alabama up to $80,000 in Washington DC. The average is $60,000 but, as already indicated, this varies according to the location. In Arizona, Texas and Florida the salary is $55,00 to $56,000 while above average salaries are paid in Illinois ($63,000) and California ($68,000). In New York and Boston the pay is over $70,000.