Sports Research Specialist

What We Do

Sports Research Specialists can work in the marketing industry or through a journalism position within businesses that manage sports teams or events, or who are invested in teams or events. They work under a project manager and perform research and data collecting duties to achieve the necessary data to bring in a steady line or revenue and opportunity.

Work Environment

Sports Research Specialists work within organizations that fund sports teams or sports events, or those who report them.

How to Become

A bachelor's or master's degree in journalism, broadcasting, sports psychology, or statistics is required for this position.

Job Outlook

Job outlook for this position shows average results over the next decade.

Salary

The average national salary of jobs for Sports Research Specialist was $ 69,000.00 with a high confidence ranking based on over 250 sources. Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide are 18% higher than average salaries for all job postings nationwide.

Training & Certification Requirements

Some companies require specialized training and a strong knowledge of various sports rather than just one.

Education Requirements

Easily find and compare Bachelor's, Master's & PhD Psychology programs required for a Sports Research Specialist.

Compare the Top Salary Sites

We've researched the salary levels for Sports Research Specialist from the top 3 job websites including Indeed.com, Careerbuilder.com and SimplyHired.com. Below are the compared salaries for Sports Research Specialist:
Below are the salaries for Sports Research Specialist, as quoted by the top job websites:

$ 69,000.00	$ 0.00	$ 41,000.00

Average Salaries Across the Country

The following lists ranks salaries in each state around the country.

Alabama - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 13
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Alabama are 1% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 69,000.00
Alaska - $ 51,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 48
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Alaska are 25% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 51,000.00
Arizona - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 43
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Arizona are 17% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 57,000.00
Arkansas - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 14
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Arkansas are the same as average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 69,000.00
California - $ 74,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 7
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in California are 7% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 74,000.00
Colorado - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 32
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Colorado are 11% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 61,000.00
Connecticut - $ 79,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 4
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Connecticut are 15% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 79,000.00
DC - $ 86,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 1
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Washington, DC are 24% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 86,000.00
Delaware - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 33
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Delaware are 12% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 61,000.00
Florida - $ 64,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 27
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Florida are 7% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 64,000.00
Georgia - $ 79,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 5
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Georgia are 14% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 79,000.00
Hawaii - $ 43,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 51
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Hawaii are 37% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 43,000.00
Idaho - $ 46,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 50
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Idaho are 33% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 46,000.00
Illinois - $ 78,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 6
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Illinois are 13% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 78,000.00
Indiana - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 21
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Indiana are 4% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 66,000.00
Iowa - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 17
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Iowa are 2% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 67,000.00
Kansas - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 28
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Kansas are 9% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 63,000.00
Kentucky - $ 59,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 42
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Kentucky are 15% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 59,000.00
Louisiana - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 39
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Louisiana are 13% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 60,000.00
Maine - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 34
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Maine are 12% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 61,000.00
Maryland - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 9
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Maryland are 3% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 71,000.00
Massachusetts - $ 83,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 2
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Massachusetts are 20% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 83,000.00
Michigan - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 11
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Michigan are 1% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 70,000.00
Minnesota - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 40
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Minnesota are 13% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 60,000.00
Mississippi - $ 71,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 10
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Mississippi are 4% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 71,000.00
Missouri - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 18
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Missouri are 2% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 67,000.00
Montana - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 35
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Montana are 11% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 61,000.00
Nebraska - $ 50,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 49
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Nebraska are 27% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 50,000.00
Nevada - $ 53,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 46
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Nevada are 22% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 53,000.00
New Hampshire - $ 68,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 16
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in New Hampshire are 1% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 68,000.00
New Jersey - $ 74,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 8
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in New Jersey are 8% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 74,000.00
New Mexico - $ 60,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 41
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in New Mexico are 12% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 60,000.00
New York - $ 83,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 3
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in New York are 21% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 83,000.00
North Carolina - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 22
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in North Carolina are 5% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 66,000.00
North Dakota - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 36
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in North Dakota are 11% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 61,000.00
Ohio - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 23
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Ohio are 4% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 66,000.00
Oklahoma - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 29
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Oklahoma are 8% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 63,000.00
Oregon - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 24
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Oregon are 5% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 66,000.00
Pennsylvania - $ 66,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 25
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Pennsylvania are 4% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 66,000.00
Rhode Island - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 30
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Rhode Island are 8% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 63,000.00
South Carolina - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 19
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in South Carolina are 3% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 67,000.00
South Dakota - $ 52,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 47
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in South Dakota are 24% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 52,000.00
Tennessee - $ 63,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 31
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Tennessee are 8% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 63,000.00
Texas - $ 67,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 20
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Texas are 3% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 67,000.00
Utah - $ 54,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 45
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Utah are 22% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 54,000.00
Vermont - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 37
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Vermont are 11% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 61,000.00
Virginia - $ 69,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 15
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Virginia are the same as average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 69,000.00
Washington - $ 70,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 12
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Washington are 1% higher than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 70,000.00
West Virginia - $ 65,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 26
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in West Virginia are 6% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 65,000.00
Wisconsin - $ 61,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 38
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Wisconsin are 11% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 61,000.00
Wyoming - $ 57,000.00 (High Confidence (more than 250 sources))	Salary Rank: 44
Average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings in Wyoming are 17% lower than average Sports Research Specialist salaries for job postings nationwide.
In USD as of March 24, 2014 55k 110k 165k Sports Research Specialist $ 57,000.00

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