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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).
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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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