Sports Management Salary
Find your earning potential with a sports management major.
Sports management careers can pay very well, depending upon which aspect of the field you decide to enter. An entry level sports management salary may be low-to-average but there is tremendous room for advancement. For example, if you choose to become a sports agent, you might find yourself looking at a lucrative bonus plan on top of your regular pay.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that business majors seeking jobs in sports management will grow much faster than average through 2020 because of expansion due to multi-billion dollar profits from the sports industry. Competition for these jobs is high, however.
Sports Administration Salaries
| Sports Administration Career | Median Annual Salary* |
|---|---|
| Coaches and Scouts | $28,340 |
| Sports Agent | $64,790 |
| Sports Marketing Management | $116,010 |
| Athletic Director - Higher Education | $99,585 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data published March 27, 2012; Coaches and Scouts; Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers and Athletes; Marketing Managers; Salary.com, May 2012; Athletic Director - Higher Ed.
*The salary information listed is based on a national average, unless noted. Actual salaries may vary greatly based on specialization within the field, location, years of experience and a variety of other factors.
