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Elite athlete
Analyze performance metrics and refine techniques while collaborating with coaches to achieve peak performance in competitive sports.
20 000 – 1 000 000 USD ($)
Average salary / year
High school diploma or equivalent
Education level
00
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Medium
Employability
Several years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Automation level
Low
Difficulty
Medium
Employability
Several years
Market tension
Medium
Intl. mobility
Rare
Compensation
GROSS ANNUAL SALARY
Junior
0–2 years of experience
20 000 – 50 000 USD/ year
Mid-level
3–5 years of experience
50 000 – 150 000 USD/ year
Senior
5+ years of experience
150 000 – 1 000 000 USD/ year
Indicative amounts: they vary by region, employer, skills and experience.
Entering the profession — United States
Entry is usually through talent identification in youth sports or college athletics, with progression based on performance and potential.
Training — United States
Elite athletes typically develop through years of dedicated training often starting in youth sports programs and progressing through competitive levels.
The job market — United States
The market for elite athletes is competitive and varies by sport, with opportunities in professional teams, endorsements, and sports organizations.
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