What is a gamer and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
2 min read
There is more than meets the eye when it comes to being a gamer. For example, did you know that they make an average of $17.39 an hour? That's $36,171 a year! Between 2018 and 2028, the career is expected to grow 5% and produce 23,800 job opportunities across the U.S.
ScoreGamerUS Average
Salary
2.8

Avg. Salary $36,171

Avg. Salary $59,228

Stability Level
6.4

Growth Rate 5%

Growth Rate 0.3%

Diversity
2.7
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.24%

Asian 4.07%

Black or African American 3.24%

Hispanic or Latino 9.82%

Unknown 4.41%

White 78.23%

Gender

female 25.35%

male 74.65%

Age - 46
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 46
Stress Level
6.4

Stress level is manageable

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
8.7

Complexity Level is advanced

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
4.4

Work Life balance is poor

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a gamer

  1. Explore gamer education requirements

    Most common gamer degrees

    High School Diploma

    39.6 %

    Bachelor's

    31.3 %

    Associate

    22.9 %
  2. Start to develop specific gamer skills

    Skills
    ascdesc
    Percentages
    ascdesc
    Video Games56.75%
    Customer Service43.25%
  3. Complete relevant gamer training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New gamers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a gamer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real gamer resumes.
  4. Research gamer duties and responsibilities

    • Manage distributor accounts including inventory management, allocations, and communicating internally with purchasing, logistics, finance and shipping departments.
    • Manage distributor accounts including inventory management, allocations, and communicating internally with purchasing, logistics, finance and shipping departments.
    • Facilitate company growth by analyzing sales statistics for decisions on future orders.
  5. Apply for gamer jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a gamer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average gamer salary

The average Gamer salary in the United States is $36,171 per year or $17 per hour. Gamer salaries range between $21,000 and $62,000 per year.

Average Gamer Salary
$36,171 Yearly
$17.39 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

Zippia Research Team
Zippia Team

Editorial Staff

The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.

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