27-2021.00

Athletes and Sports Competitors

Compete in athletic events.

Low Risk

Your job is relatively safe from AI

Safer than 32% of occupations we track

Frey & Osborne (2013) estimated 28% probability of automation for this role

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32%

of jobs safer

690

jobs riskier than this

+5.5%

projected growth

Disruption Vector

Disruption Type

Hybrid Threat

Both AI software and physical automation threaten different aspects of this role, creating a compound risk from multiple directions.

Athletes and Sports Competitors are among the most AI-immune occupations—their value is the performance itself, and AI can analyze but not replace physical achievement. AI is transforming coaching and training (Catapult Sports, Kinexon wearables), injury prevention modeling, and opponent analysis, which athletes benefit from. The 2025-2027 outlook is unaffected by AI displacement risk; the primary labor market pressures are career length, injury, and competition for roster spots—none of which AI exacerbates.

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Salary & Job Outlook

Median Annual Pay

$62,360

US Bureau of Labor Statistics

10-Year Job Growth

+5.5%

Faster than average

Education Required

No formal educational credential

Job Zone 2 / 5

AI Risk Timeline

3.8

4.1

4.4

5.0

Today

Current AI exposure

5 Years

Near-term outlook

10 Years

Medium-term risk

20 Years

Long-term trajectory

Projection model: Based on current AI capability growth rates. High-risk occupations are projected to see compounding automation pressure, while human-centric roles show slower risk accumulation. These are statistical projections, not guarantees.

Skills Analysis — AI Vulnerability

AI can replicate (0)

AI-resistant (1)

Mixed

Active Listening65%

Speaking60%

Coordination62%

Monitoring58%

Time Management55%

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This analysis is for informational purposes only and is based on statistical models and academic research. It does not constitute career advice and is not a guarantee of future employment outcomes. AI impact varies significantly by employer, region, and individual circumstances. Learn about our methodology →