Also called: Pro Gamer
Competes professionally in video games like League of Legends, Valorant, or Rocket League.
Pros practice 8-12 hours a day in scrims (practice matches), review replays with coaches, and stream for fans. Tournaments can take place in packed arenas. Careers are short: many retire in their mid-20s.
Estimate. Many pros earn under $50k; top players in major titles earn several hundred thousand to millions with streaming and sponsors.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No formal path; rising through online ranked ladders and amateur teams.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. Volatile industry.
Low risk for 10 years. AI training bots help practice; competitive play is human, though careers are short and pay is uneven.
Classes: Computer applications, Psychology, Physical education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2021.
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