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Athletes and Sports Competitors In Demand

General Information

Description

Compete in athletic events.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit66.61%
  2. Self-employed21.31%
  3. Private, not for profit8.70%
  4. State and local government2.32%
  5. Federal government0.72%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Hospitality & Tourism

Job Outlook

Projected Job Growth (2022 - 2032)
+9%
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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$94,270

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$27,520
$208,000+
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Less than high school 34%
  • Bachelor's degree 24%
  • High school 23%
  • Associate's degree 8%
  • Post-secondary certificate 5%
  • Some college 3%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Realistic — You have an interest in physically working with equipment, materials or structures.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Personnel and Human Resources
  • Education and Training
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Administration and Management

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