Jorja Johnson is one of the brightest young stars in professional pickleball. Still a teenager, she already ranks among the best women in the world across singles, doubles, and mixed, and she is a central figure in what fans call the “first family of pickleball.”

Here is a closer look at her background, her rise on tour, and an honest estimate of the net worth she is building early in her career.

Early Life and Background

Jorja Johnson comes from a family that helped put pickleball on the map. Her older brother, JW Johnson, is a top men’s pro, and her mother, Julie Johnson, is a former No. 1-ranked senior pro who now serves as coach to both of her kids. Together the Johnsons are widely referred to as pickleball’s “first family.”

The family originally lived in Kansas before relocating to Florida, where the kids took the sport seriously. Jorja has said she started playing pickleball at age seven. Her mother Julie has described traveling to every tournament and watching countless hours of match film to coach her children, a hands-on approach that has clearly paid off.

According to her PPA Tour profile, Jorja is 19 years old and resides in Boynton Beach, Florida. (Some secondary outlets list her age differently, so treat any exact birthdate you see elsewhere with caution.) She stands 5’9” and plays right-handed.

Rise in Pickleball

Jorja turned pro early and rose quickly. One of her signature achievements came at the 2024 APP Tour Sacramento Open, where she won the Triple Crown — gold in singles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles at the same event. At 17, she became the youngest player ever to accomplish the feat, and just the third woman to do it.

She continues to compete at the top across all three disciplines. As of late 2025, her PPA Tour rankings placed her around No. 3 in mixed doubles, No. 4 in women’s doubles, and No. 17 in singles — an unusually well-rounded profile for a player her age. Rankings shift week to week as results come in, so consider those figures a snapshot rather than a fixed standing.

A big part of her appeal is the brother-sister mixed doubles partnership with JW Johnson. The two have played together across the pro tours, and their chemistry on court — built over years of practicing together — makes them one of the more compelling mixed teams to watch.

Jorja has also been a force in Major League Pickleball (MLP), the team-based league that draws huge crowds and prize money. She has been credited as a 2025 MLP MVP and has been part of championship-level MLP rosters. Multiple outlets also cite a US Open women’s singles title to her name. Where a specific result or season total isn’t confirmed by a primary source, we’ve left it out on purpose.

Net Worth and Earnings

Any net worth figure for a player as young as Jorja should be treated as a rough estimate, not a verified number. Neither Jorja nor her team publishes her finances, and the figures that circulate online vary widely from outlet to outlet.

That said, her income comes from a few clear sources: PPA Tour prize money across singles, doubles, and mixed; MLP team contracts and bonuses; and sponsorship and endorsement deals. Top women on tour can earn well into six figures annually from prize money and contracts combined, and Jorja’s elite ranking across three disciplines puts her among the higher earners in the women’s field. Treat any single dollar amount you read as an estimate only.

Sponsorships and Brand Endorsements

Jorja’s PPA Tour profile lists sponsorship ties including Chicken N Pickle and Franklin, and she has competed using a Franklin paddle (the Franklin C45 Raw Carbon). Her family, as the “first family of pickleball,” has also been involved in brand partnerships in the indoor-club space.

We’ve limited this section to sponsors that show up on her official profile. If you see other brands attached to her name elsewhere, verify them before assuming they’re current.

Personal Life

Jorja keeps much of her personal life private, and her public story is closely tied to her family. Her brother JW and mother Julie are her most visible support system — Julie coaches both siblings and travels to their tournaments, and JW is both her mixed doubles partner and a top pro in his own right. Beyond what’s tied to her career and family, we won’t speculate on details that aren’t confirmed.

What’s Next for Jorja Johnson

Still a teenager with a Triple Crown and top-five rankings already on her résumé, Jorja Johnson has one of the highest ceilings in the sport. As the pro tours and MLP keep growing, expect her to stay near the top of the women’s game — and to keep turning heads alongside her brother in mixed doubles for years to come.

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FAQs

How old is Jorja Johnson?

According to her PPA Tour profile, Jorja Johnson is 19 years old and lives in Boynton Beach, Florida. A few secondary sites list her age slightly differently, so her official tour profile is the most reliable reference.

Yes. JW Johnson is her older brother, and the two regularly team up in mixed doubles. Their mother, Julie Johnson, a former top-ranked senior pro, coaches them both — which is why fans call the Johnsons the “first family of pickleball.”

What is Jorja Johnson’s net worth?

There is no verified, published figure for Jorja Johnson’s net worth. Any number you see online is an estimate. Her earnings come from PPA Tour prize money, MLP contracts, and sponsorships with brands such as Chicken N Pickle and Franklin.