Athletes and Sports Competitors
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Calculated automation risk
Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.
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Our visitors have voted there's a minimal chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 16% chance of automation.
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Sentiment over time (yearly)
Growth
The number of 'Athletes and Sports Competitors' job openings is expected to rise 11.1% by 2033
Total employment, and estimated job openings
Updated projections are due 09-2025.
Wages
In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Athletes and Sports Competitors' was $70,280, or $34 per hour
'Athletes and Sports Competitors' were paid 46.2% higher than the national median wage, which stood at $48,060
Wages over time
Volume
As of 2023 there were 14,930 people employed as 'Athletes and Sports Competitors' within the United States.
This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country
Put another way, around 1 in 10 thousand people are employed as 'Athletes and Sports Competitors'.
Job description
Compete in athletic events.
SOC Code: 27-2021.00
Comments (95)
An AI cannot choose between passing and running when it doesn’t know anything about the defenders. An AI cannot choose which teammate to pass to in a game of hockey. An AI cannot make a game of baseball interesting. This is because AI cannot and never will have the ability to make mistakes or learn about another team outside of the game.
The only job AI can ever have in sports is keeping track of the scoreboard or selling food and drink at a concession stand.
However, as you've said, AI in a human-like body would still look fake because of the uncanny valley. There are already separate competitions for robot athletes, and these were held years ago.
Do you understand, Miss/Mr. Robot or AI? 😎
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