Also called: Pro Gamer
Competes in video game tournaments for teams and prize money.
Pro gamers practice 8-12 hours a day with teammates, review game footage with coaches, stream to fans, and travel to tournaments. Careers are often short, peaking in the late teens and twenties.
Winner-take-most: a few stars earn huge sums, while most competitors earn little and need other income.
No formal education, about 3 years after high school. No degree; elite skill, discipline, and visibility through ranked play.
Ways in: Self-taught. Training cost: Under $15k.
Growing about average. No separate BLS projection; estimate based on related occupations.
Low risk for 10 years. Fans watch humans compete; AI bots are a training tool, not a replacement, though team budgets are shaky.
Classes: Computer Science, PE/fitness, Psychology, Communications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 27-2021.
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