The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Professional sports teams
Outlook
The outlook for professional athletes varies by sport. Some leagues occasionally add new teams and increase the number of jobs for professional athletes. In addition, the popularity of each sport varies. As the public gains or loses interest in a particular sport, this sometimes affects the number of openings for professional athletes.
It is very difficult to get a job as a professional athlete. Most athletes' careers last only a few years due to injuries and age. Thus, turnover in this career is high, creating some job opportunities. However, the number of qualified athletes greatly exceeds the number of job openings.
Professional Athletes (CIS 100425)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
502 Very small |
& |
40.2% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
102 Very few |
| Champaign Area |
7 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Cook County |
281 Very small |
& |
49.1% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
62 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
21 Very small |
& |
52.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Du Page County |
29 Very small |
& |
27.6% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
6 Very few |
| Edwardsville Area |
10 Very small |
& |
10.0% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Lake County |
34 Very small |
& |
64.7% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| McHenry County |
9 Very small |
& |
33.3% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
2 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
19 Very small |
& |
15.8% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
6 Very small |
& |
0.0% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Rockford Area |
20 Very small |
& |
50.0% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
6 Very small |
& |
50.0% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
1 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
7 Very small |
& |
-14.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
0 None |
| Will County |
18 Very small |
& |
22.2% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| United States |
25,100 Small |
& |
10.8% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
3,400 Very few |