SOC 27-2021
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Risk Score
โ ๏ธ39/100
Moderate
US Employment
๐ฅ14,370
Total workers
Median Wage
๐ฐ$62K
$25K โ $0
Projected Growth
๐+5.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
๐ค67/100
High exposure
๐ก Athletes and Sports Competitors face a risk score of 39/100 โ 5 points below the national average of 44. With 67/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ
๐ก Workers in this field earn $62K ($16K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ
๐ AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 39/100, Athletes and Sports Competitors faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like generative ai creating visual art and design assets are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 14,370 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity and original creative vision and artistic direction to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Athletes and Sports Competitors?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ
โ ๏ธ Top Risk Factors
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
๐ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation
Cultural interpretation and contextual sensitivity
Original creative vision and artistic direction
Live performance and audience engagement
Collaborative creative ideation and brainstorming
๐ Task Automation Breakdown
Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.
๐ O*NET Task Profile
Assess performance following athletic competition, identifying strengths and weaknesses and making adjustments to improve future performance.
Maintain equipment used in a particular sport.
Attend scheduled practice or training sessions.
Maintain optimum physical fitness levels by training regularly, following nutrition plans, or consulting with health professionals.
Participate in athletic events or competitive sports, according to established rules and regulations.
๐ป Technology Skills
Graphics or photo imaging software
Electronic mail software
Web page creation and editing software
Spreadsheet software
Office suite software
๐ Key Knowledge Areas
Administration and Management
English Language
Customer and Personal Service
Personnel and Human Resources
Communications and Media
๐ vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
๐ Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | 23 | $73K | 77% |
| Fashion Designers | 23 | $81K | 77% |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 25 | $100K | 73% |