Athletes and Sports Competitors
Compete in athletic events.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Athletes and Sports Competitors to increase by 5.5% between 2024 and 2034, from 22,900 to 24,100 jobs. Its estimate of 2,200 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($66,710), education (No formal educational credential), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
22,900
Projected employment (2034)
24,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
6%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,200
Pay & Preparation
$66,710
No formal educational credential
None
Long-term on-the-job training
Essential Skills
Speaking (3.88/5) • Active Listening (3.75/5) • Critical Thinking (3.75/5) • Coordination (3.62/5) • Monitoring (3.25/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.25/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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