Athletic Trainers
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 300 | $47,370 | N/A | |
| Arizona | 480 | $55,990 | N/A | |
| Arkansas | 180 | $51,220 | N/A | |
| California | 1,330 | $62,710 | N/A | |
| Colorado | 320 | $57,300 | N/A | |
| Connecticut | 590 | $56,170 | N/A | |
| Delaware | $48,590 | N/A | ||
| District of Columbia | 110 | $67,760 | N/A | |
| Florida | 780 | $52,670 | N/A | |
| Georgia | 1,190 | $60,320 | N/A | |
| Hawaii | 180 | $59,340 | N/A | |
| Idaho | 110 | $54,420 | N/A | |
| Illinois | 740 | $57,590 | N/A | |
| Indiana | 780 | $49,410 | N/A | |
| Iowa | 430 | $44,590 | N/A | |
| Kansas | 540 | $47,020 | N/A | |
| Kentucky | 560 | $44,670 | N/A | |
| Louisiana | 280 | $47,860 | N/A | |
| Maine | 170 | $51,810 | N/A | |
| Maryland | 320 | $54,030 | N/A | |
| Massachusetts | 870 | $66,940 | N/A | |
| Michigan | 770 | $50,110 | N/A | |
| Minnesota | 1,000 | $55,600 | N/A | |
| Mississippi | 130 | $50,060 | N/A | |
| Missouri | 410 | $53,070 | N/A | |
| Montana | 60 | $50,240 | N/A | |
| Nebraska | 240 | $50,070 | N/A | |
| New Hampshire | 220 | $49,820 | N/A | |
| New Jersey | 700 | $64,530 | N/A | |
| New Mexico | 50 | $54,170 | N/A | |
| New York | 750 | $63,110 | N/A | |
| North Carolina | 1,270 | $49,260 | N/A | |
| North Dakota | 140 | $50,170 | N/A | |
| Ohio | 1,720 | $52,300 | N/A | |
| Oklahoma | 170 | $46,500 | N/A | |
| Oregon | 240 | $59,180 | N/A | |
| Pennsylvania | 1,570 | $51,920 | N/A | |
| Rhode Island | 90 | $62,810 | N/A | |
| South Carolina | 800 | $47,990 | N/A | |
| South Dakota | 100 | $46,110 | N/A | |
| Tennessee | 540 | $49,120 | N/A | |
| Texas | 2,420 | $59,120 | N/A | |
| Utah | 200 | $54,530 | N/A | |
| Vermont | 80 | $59,060 | N/A | |
| Virginia | 670 | $54,620 | N/A | |
| Washington | 470 | $53,090 | N/A | |
| West Virginia | 180 | $43,950 | N/A | |
| Wisconsin | 510 | $52,730 | N/A | |
| Wyoming | 60 | $45,310 | N/A |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals for employment in health and fitness clubs, wellness centers, public and private recreation facilities, hospitals and corporate fitness programs where they will perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties. Includes instruction in human anatomy and physiology, fitness techniques, exercise science, personal training, nutrition, and customer service.
A program that prepares individuals to work in consultation with, and under the supervision of physicians to prevent and treat sports injuries and associated conditions. Includes instruction in the identification, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries and illnesses; first aid and emergency care; therapeutic exercise; anatomy and physiology; exercise physiology; kinesiology and biomechanics; nutrition; sports psychology; personal and community health; knowledge of various sports and their biomechanical and physiological demands; and applicable professional standards and regulations.
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$54,650 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Master's degreeTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as athletic trainers.
- Less than high school 1%
- High school graduate 5%
- College dropout 12%
- Associate’s degree 8%
- Bachelor’s degree 34%
- Master’s degree 35%
- Doctorate degree 4%
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