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11 high-paying jobs for people who love sports

Áine Cain   

11 high-paying jobs for people who love sports
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There are some lucrative jobs out there that are well suited for sports lovers.

Let's be real: only a tiny percentage of people are cut out to be world class athletes.

So how can sports lovers pursue their passions if they lack superhuman strength and speed? Are they doomed to take on jobs that have nothing to do with their true interests?

As it turns out, there are tons of jobs related to sports for non-athletes - and many of them actually pay pretty well, according to Occupational Information Network (O*NET), a US Department of Labor database that gathers information on hundreds of occupations.

We sought out positions with a median annual salary of over $50,000 that somehow involved an interest in sports.

Here are 11 high-paying positions with that might be a great fit for sports enthusiasts:

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