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Athletic Trainers

Work to help people avoid or recover from sports-related injuries.

Quick Facts

Wages:

Above the statewide median
$60,188 / year    Read more about wages

Outlook:

National Data
Growth rate:  23.4%    Read more about outlook

Education:

Bachelor's degree is typically required.

On the Job:

Typical Work Tasks
  • Apply bandages, dressings, or splints.
  • Treat patients using alternative medical procedures.
  • Treat patients using physical therapy techniques.
  • Maintain medical facility records.
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Job Title Examples:

Athletic Instructor
Certified Athletic Trainer
Clinical Instructor

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Wages & Outlook

 

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $60,188
Statewide median: $50,436.96

 

This career pays above the statewide median wage.


Wages for Athletic Trainers *

Area Low Median High
U S
$49139 $55909 $65671
Minnesota
$51122 $60188 $61963
Central Minnesota
$52977 $56493 $60855
Northeast Minnesota
$50387 $50431 $61344
Northwest Minnesota
$46529 $52446 $58078
Southeast Minnesota
$51570 $51570 $59040
Southwest Minnesota
$46289 $48751 $55403
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN
$52792 $60855 $62237

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 1160 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Athletic Trainers most often work?

 

Current Demand

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This career is currently in moderate demand.

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