What Is the Salary Range of Sports Management?

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.

References

• All Star Directories, Inc.: Sports Management Salary
• Payscale: Sports Management Degree Salaries