Sports management professionals manage athletes, teams and events.
Sports management professionals manage different aspects of athletes, teams and events. These professionals typically hold at least a bachelor's degree in sports or business administration.
Degree
A bachelor's degree in sports management qualifies candidates for a variety of related occupations. In September 2010, Payscale listed an average salary range from $35,500 to $45,000 per year for general operations managers. For special events managers, the average salary ranged from $23,583 to $50,794 per year.
Employer
Star Directories reported higher salaries for specific types of employers. Private practices paid an average salary of $42,176 per year, while colleges and universities paid an average of $34,537 per year.
Experience
Star Directories also reported sports management professionals make higher salaries as they gain experience. Those with up to four years experience made an average salary of $35,305 per year, while those with 10 to 19 years of experience made an average salary of $56,203 per year.
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