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sports management salary will vary greatly according to the level of the sport being played and the education of the sports manager. The high school basketball coach is technically a sports manager; so is the golf pro at the country club. Sports and sports events have become a multi-billion dollar entertainment industry that spans from intramural teams to professional major league teams. Each venue requires sports management salary positions in all facets of the operation. Ideally, a sports manager would combine the love of the game with education in business administration or marketing. It isn't enough just to know the game and how to play it. There are a multitude of openings and the forecast indicates the field will continue to grow. Competition is intense for higher level positions and those who want to work in the profession start at the bottom and work their way up. Networking is a critical skill to develop.

An applicant for a position level that requires a bachelors degree can expect to earn $30,000 at the entry level. With a masters degree and experience, an applicant can expect to earn $60,000. This will vary according to the region of the country and the type of sport the applicant will be working with. Working in a large metropolitan area versus a smaller city can make a $20,000 difference in salary. Currently, Washington DC and New York state offer the highest sport management salary in the nation by offering $64,000 on average. A realistic aspiration would be a position with a Division 1 university. A list of positions and salaries for that venue is : Football or basketball head coach : $65,830 Baseball or track & field head coach $50,000 Athletic director: $100,348 Head trainer: $51,900 Event and ticket manager: $46,470

These are liveable salaries with rich opportunities to gain experience and climb to the semi-pro or professional teams, which have the highest sports management salary.