Also called: Rodeo Cowboy, Bull Rider, Barrel Racer
Competes in rodeo events like bull riding, bronc riding, roping, and barrel racing for prize money.
Rodeo athletes drive or fly to dozens of rodeos a year, often two in one weekend. They pay entry fees and only earn if they place. Bull riders have eight seconds to earn a score.
Estimate. Most rodeo athletes earn modest amounts after travel; top PRCA and PBR competitors earn $300k+.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. Learned growing up on ranches and in youth and college rodeo.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Agriculture, Animal Science.
Growing slowly. Niche but popular in Western states.
Low risk for 10 years. AI barely touches rodeo; riding bulls and roping calves for prize money stays human and risky.
Classes: Agriculture or FFA, Weight training PE, Animal science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2021.
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