SOC 27-2021
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Risk Score
⚠️39/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥14,370
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$62K
$25K – $0
Projected Growth
📈+5.5%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖67/100
High exposure
💡 Athletes and Sports Competitors face a risk score of 39/100 — 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 →
💡 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 →
🔍 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 →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Generative AI creating visual art and design assets
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
AI-generated written content replacing manual drafting
🛡️ 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
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 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% |