Also called: Pro Climber
Climbs competitively or on famous cliffs, funded by sponsors.
A pro climber trains finger strength on a wall, travels to climb famous routes, and makes videos and social posts for sponsors. Some compete in World Cup and Olympic climbing events.
BLS athletes and sports competitors median is about $70k, but that is skewed; most pros in this sport earn far less, a few earn far more.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No degree; you climb and compete for years at gyms and outdoors, building a reputation and social following that attracts sponsors.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). Climbing is growing.
Low risk for 10 years. Training apps and AI help plan workouts; climbing walls and cliffs stays human, funded by sponsors.
Classes: Physical education, Earth science, Video production.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2021.
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