Erin Molloy - Hospitality and Tourism

SKATEBOARDER Erin Molloy

People skateboard as a actual job. They do tricks on ramps and they also compete in contests. Skateboarders can also get sponsors so they can get free things like shoes, or skateboards. People don’t make a big living over skateboarding but you could go pro.

Pro skateboarders get paid to compete in skateboarding competitions. You first need a skateboard obviously. It’s also important to have safety gear on like a helmet, knee, and elbow pads. Skateboarding can be dangerous if you don’t wear the right safety gear.

Some of the skills you need to have in order to be a skateboarder is to obviously know how to skate. You also need to know how to jump ramps or do different tricks while you skateboard.

Skateboarders typically get paid with sponsorships to do things like wear clothes with the sponsors logo on them. You could get paid by companies endorse, promote or even advertise their products. A pro skateboarders salary could be from $19,910 - $187,200. The median salary is around $44,680. You could make tons of money like the pro Tony Hawk.