Sports-Related Employment Is on the Rise and Creating Jobs in Other Industries, According to New Research from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists
CHICAGO, Aug. 28, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- With football season right around the corner, excitement is building in cities across the country. But aside from preseason scores or how individual players are performing, one of the most interesting stats to follow is how sports impact the job market.
CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists Intl (EMSI) took a look at post-recession job growth in the six largest sports-related industries in the United States1. Combined, jobs in sports-related industries have increased by 12.6 percent between 2010 and 2014, while the overall national job market grew by 5.5 percent. The average earnings in these combined sports-related industries ($78,455) are significantly higher than the national average ($57,947).
Moreover, sports jobs have a high multiplier effect, meaning they create more jobs in other occupations and industries. For instance: 100 new jobs in Sports Teams and Clubs in Pittsburgh can lead to $46.2 million new earnings across the city and 422 additional jobs outside of the industry in areas such as construction, health care, sales, food preparation and maintenance.
Industry Growth
On the national level, much of the growth in sports-related jobs has been on the business end, with the Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events growing by 30 percent between 2010 and 2014, followed by Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures, which grew by 17 percent.
| Industry |
2010 Jobs |
2014 Jobs |
Growth |
% Growth |
| Sports Teams and Clubs |
76,411 |
82,968 |
6,557 |
8.6% |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and |
76,269 |
99,445 |
23,176 |
30.4% |
| Other Spectator Sports2 |
54,545 |
53,538 |
(1,007) |
(1.8%) |
| Racetracks |
44,672 |
40,712 |
(3,960) |
(8.9%) |
| Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and |
31,481 |
41,091 |
9,610 |
30.5% |
| Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, |
30,748 |
35,899 |
5,151 |
16.8% |
| Total |
314,125 |
353,654 |
39,529 |
12.6% |
Occupational Breakdown
Athletes and coaches aren't the only occupations supported by the sports industry. From event planners and ushers to broadcast announcers and marketing professionals, several occupations have experienced double-digit employment growth post-recession in the above sports-related industries.
| Occupation |
Employed in |
Employed |
Change |
% |
| Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners |
3,685 |
5,136 |
1,451 |
39% |
| Concierges |
1,071 |
1,462 |
391 |
37% |
| Audio and Video Equipment Technicians |
6,491 |
8,268 |
1,777 |
27% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing |
1,818 |
2,308 |
490 |
27% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand |
6,491 |
8,212 |
1,721 |
27% |
| Public Address System and Other Announcers |
2,040 |
2,530 |
490 |
24% |
| Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, |
5,193 |
6,417 |
1,224 |
24% |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, |
9,493 |
11,641 |
2,148 |
23% |
| Radio and Television Announcers |
1,174 |
1,428 |
254 |
22% |
| Producers and Directors |
2,881 |
3,490 |
609 |
21% |
| Bartenders |
2,879 |
3,476 |
597 |
21% |
| Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers |
25,441 |
30,388 |
4,947 |
19% |
| Accountants and Auditors |
1,952 |
2,314 |
362 |
19% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and |
7,299 |
8,574 |
1,275 |
17% |
| Public Relations Specialists |
3,301 |
3,875 |
574 |
17% |
| Maintenance and Repair Workers, General |
3,565 |
4,160 |
595 |
17% |
| Security Guards |
13,975 |
16,253 |
2,278 |
16% |
| Office Clerks, General |
6,068 |
7,054 |
986 |
16% |
| General and Operations Managers |
5,611 |
6,476 |
865 |
15% |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendants |
5,336 |
6,110 |
774 |
15% |
| Coaches and Scouts |
7,769 |
8,349 |
580 |
7% |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors |
9,535 |
9,775 |
240 |
3% |
"Sports is a major part of our culture and a key economic driver in cities nationwide," said Matt Ferguson, CEO of CareerBuilder and co-author of The Talent Equation. "The growth in sports-related jobs since 2010 is notably higher than that of the national average for all jobs, indicating a greater investment in one of America's favorite pastimes."
Local Sports-Related Job Growth
With football season fast-approaching, CareerBuilder and EMSI focused on markets with national football teams to exemplify how sports-related jobs have impacted local economies. The following is a breakdown of cities with national football teams that experienced the highest growth in all sports-related jobs from 2010 to 2014. In addition, the analysis uses an input-output economic model to determine how the addition of jobs in Sports Teams and Clubs could potentially influence job creation in other industries.
Pittsburgh, PA
- 2014 sports jobs– 5,660
- Sports job growth since 2010 – 56 percent
- Job growth in all industries since 2010 – 2 percent
- Jobs that would be added in non-sports-related industries as a result of 100 new jobs being created in Sports Teams and Clubs – 422
Jacksonville, FL
- 2014 Sports Jobs – 2,872
- Sport Job Growth – 38 percent
- Change in Overall Jobs – 8 percent
- Jobs that would be added in non-sports-related industries as a result of 100 new jobs being created in Sports Teams and Clubs – 444
Atlanta, GA
- 2014 Sports Jobs – 7,363
- Sport Job Growth – 29 percent
- Change in Overall Jobs – 8 percent
- Jobs that would be added in non-sports-related industries as a result of 100 new jobs being created in Sports Teams and Clubs – 187
Buffalo, NY
- 2014 Sports Jobs – 2,079
- Sport Job Growth – 26 percent
- Change in Overall Jobs – 2 percent
- Jobs that would be added in non-sports-related industries as a result of 100 new jobs being created in Sports Teams and Clubs – 552
Boston, MA
- 2014 Sports Jobs – 7,163
- Sport Job Growth – 22 percent
- Change in Overall Jobs – 6 percent
- Jobs that would be added in non-sports-related industries as a result of 100 new jobs being created in Sports Teams and Clubs – 504
Cincinnati, OH
- 2014 Sports Jobs – 3,196
- Sport Job Growth – 22 percent
- Change in Overall Jobs – 4 percent
- Jobs that would be added in non-sports-related industries as a result of 100 new jobs being created in Sports Teams and Clubs – 539
Denver, CO
- 2014 Sports Jobs – 4,033
- Sport Job Growth – 22 percent
- Change in Overall Jobs – 10 percent
- Jobs that would be added in non-sports-related industries as a result of 100 new jobs being created in Sports Teams and Clubs – 561
Miami, FL
- 2014 Sports Jobs – 13,863
- Sport Job Growth – 21 percent
- Change in Overall Jobs – 9 percent
- Jobs that would be added in non-sports-related industries as a result of 100 new jobs being created in Sports Teams and Clubs – 552
Dallas, TX
- 2014 Sports Jobs – 10,956
- Sport Job Growth – 19 percent
- Change in Overall Jobs – 10 percent
- Jobs that would be added in non-sports-related industries as a result of 100 new jobs being created in Sports Teams and Clubs – 434
Philadelphia, PA
- 2014 Sports Jobs – 7,622
- Change in Sports Jobs – 18 percent
- Change in Overall Jobs – 2 percent
- Jobs that would be added in non-sports-related industries as a result of 100 new jobs being created in Sports Teams and Clubs – 343
1 - The Bureau of Labor Statistics includes some non-sports-related jobs in certain industries, but sports-related jobs constitute the majority of the employment.
2 - Other Spectator Sports (NAICS 711219) – This U.S. industry comprises (1) independent athletes, such as professional or semiprofessional golfers, boxers, and race car drivers, primarily engaged in participating in live sporting or racing events before a paying audience; (2) owners of racing participants, such as cars, dogs, and horses, primarily engaged in entering them in racing events or other spectator events; and (3) establishments, such as sports trainers, primarily engaged in providing specialized services required to support participants in sports events or competitions.
About EMSI
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