Sports-Related Employment Is on the Rise and Creating Jobs in Other Industries, According to New Research from CareerBuilder and Economic Modeling Specialists

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Aug 28, 2014, 04:00 ET

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 Similar Events with Facilities	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 Similar Events without Facilities	31,481	41,091	9,610	30.5%
Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures	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 Sports- Related Industries (2010)	Employed in Sports- Related Industries (2014)	Change (2010 - 2014)	% Change (2010 - 2014)
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 Specialists	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, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive	5,193	6,417	1,224	24%
Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes	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 Housekeeping Cleaners	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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