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Job outlook for professional sports scouts in the United States
Are professional sports scout jobs in demand?
Yes, professional sports scout jobs are in demand. Professional sports scout demand is projected to grow 20% from 2018 to 2028.
Professional sports scout job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of professional sports scout jobs and the average professional sports scout salary over time.
Professional sports scout jobs over time
Professional sports scout job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 59 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 63 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 74 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 72 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 72 | 0.00% |
Average professional sports scout salary over time
Professional sports scout salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42,224 | $20.30 | +4.3% |
| 2024 | $40,493 | $19.47 | +3.1% |
| 2023 | $39,261 | $18.88 | +4.7% |
| 2022 | $37,506 | $18.03 | +2.6% |
| 2021 | $36,564 | $17.58 | +1.5% |
Professional sports scout jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of professional sports scout job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where professional sports scouts earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average salary: Job openings:
Most common states for professional sports scouts
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 125 | 17% |
| 2 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 863 | 15% |
| 3 | Delaware | 961,939 | 145 | 15% |
| 4 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 155 | 12% |
| 5 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 84 | 12% |
| 6 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 775 | 11% |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,219 | 10% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 306 | 10% |
| 9 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 60 | 10% |
| 10 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 598 | 9% |
| 11 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 93 | 9% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 75 | 9% |
| 13 | Vermont | 623,657 | 57 | 9% |
| 14 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 492 | 8% |
| 15 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 463 | 8% |
| 16 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 148 | 8% |
| 17 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 80 | 8% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 56 | 8% |
| 19 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 602 | 7% |
| 20 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 204 | 6% |
Most common cities for professional sports scouts
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodge City | 1 | 4% | $34,094 |
| 2 | Owatonna | 1 | 4% | $47,186 |
| 3 | Lake Worth | 1 | 3% | $36,332 |
| 4 | Alpharetta | 1 | 2% | $36,722 |
| 5 | Laguna Niguel | 1 | 2% | $46,769 |
| 6 | Sarasota | 1 | 2% | $36,708 |
| 7 | Brandon | 1 | 1% | $36,837 |
| 8 | Fort Myers | 1 | 1% | $36,438 |
| 9 | Huntsville | 1 | 1% | $44,508 |
| 10 | Lancaster | 1 | 1% | $47,344 |
| 11 | Melbourne | 1 | 1% | $36,727 |
| 12 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $34,878 |
| 13 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $36,949 |
| 14 | Montgomery | 1 | 0% | $44,677 |
| 15 | Oxnard | 1 | 0% | $47,473 |
| 16 | San Jose | 1 | 0% | $50,430 |
| 17 | Stockton | 1 | 0% | $50,437 |