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Athletic Trainers

Median Salary
57,930
Job Outlook
+13%
In-Demand

Overview

What are the responsibilities of this role?

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

What is the job outlook?

Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 13 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 2,700 openings for athletic trainers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

Compensation

What is the typical salary range?

$44,450

10%

$57,930

Median

$74,570

90%

How does location impact how much salary?

Education

What level of education do professionals in this role have?

Education Level

  • Master's degree

    54%

  • Bachelor's degree

    37%

  • High school

    8%

Which college majors best prepare you for this role?

  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Physical Fitness Technician

Skills and Interest

Which skill sets are the most valuable to possess?

Skills

  • Leadership

    High

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

    High

  • Verbal Skills

    Mid

  • Math and Science Skills

    Mid

  • Technology Design and Control

    Mid

  • Equipment Operation and Maintenance

    Mid

What knowledge should you bring to the table?

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Psychology
  • Therapy and Counseling
  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Administrative

What challenges will you likely face in the workplace?

Workplace

  • Exposure to Job Hazards

    High

  • Responsibility

    High

  • Decision Making

    High

  • Level Of Competition

    High

  • Repetitiveness

    Mid

  • Physical Activity

    Mid

  • Time Pressure

    Low

What personality traits help people thrive in this role?

Social

You love connecting with people, helping others and making a difference in your community.

Realistic

You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.

Investigative

You love figuring out how things work and researching subjects that interest you.

RIASEC represents six broad interest areas—Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising, and Conventional—helping individuals identify careers that match their skills and preferences.

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.