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Athletic Trainers

Role Overview

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care. Excludes “Physical Therapists” (29-1123).

Salary by State (top paying)

State Median salary
New Jersey $77,350
District of Columbia $74,990
California $74,150
Hawaii $70,930
Connecticut $67,090
Texas $66,430
Oklahoma $65,070
Minnesota $64,340
New York $63,850
Massachusetts $63,720
Utah $63,190
Alaska $62,740
Colorado $62,670
Louisiana $62,500
New Mexico $62,300

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BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), BLS Employment Projections.

Median Annual Salary

$60,250

Projected Growth (10yr)

+11.1%

Avg. annual openings

2.4k

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