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Athletic Trainers is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Athletic Trainers against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-9091 |
| title | Athletic Trainers |
| onet code | 29-9091.00 |
| description | Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care. |
| job zone | 5 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 28,950 |
| a mean | 63,960 |
| a median | 60,250 |
| a pct10 | 45,380 |
| a pct25 | 51,590 |
| a pct75 | 70,880 |
| a pct90 | 84,100 |
| h mean | N/A |
| h median | N/A |
The day-to-day work of a athletic trainers typically centers on conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Active Listening, Critical Thinking, and Monitoring. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.80 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working athletic trainers, the most common entry qualification is a Master's Degree (54.3%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 92% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in New Jersey at $77,350 and lowest in West Virginia at $45,140 — a 1.7× spread. The top five states (New Jersey, District of Columbia, California, Hawaii, Connecticut) average $72,902. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $77,350 | $81,040 | $43,140 | $111,900 | 740 |
| District of Columbia | $74,990 | $89,290 | $57,120 | $137,600 | 120 |
| California | $74,150 | $77,170 | $50,860 | $101,070 | 1,760 |
| Hawaii | $70,930 | $65,730 | $39,160 | $86,040 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $67,090 | $68,710 | $48,940 | $86,300 | 280 |
| Texas | $66,430 | $67,960 | $48,030 | $85,790 | 2,030 |
| Oklahoma | $65,070 | $65,790 | $22,810 | $84,520 | 400 |
| Minnesota | $64,340 | $66,470 | $55,110 | $76,780 | 840 |
| New York | $63,850 | $71,540 | $48,710 | $95,580 | 1,180 |
| Massachusetts | $63,720 | $71,920 | $47,640 | $108,190 | 790 |
| Utah | $63,190 | $68,130 | $50,840 | $86,280 | 360 |
| Alaska | $62,740 | $64,210 | $28,440 | $86,270 | — |
| Colorado | $62,670 | $68,210 | $40,830 | $91,820 | 450 |
| Louisiana | $62,500 | $62,620 | $47,950 | $75,000 | 350 |
| New Mexico | $62,300 | $66,220 | $46,420 | $91,930 | 120 |
| Illinois | $62,140 | $68,840 | $46,940 | $91,690 | 900 |
| Georgia | $61,790 | $68,370 | $45,350 | $103,150 | 1,300 |
| Montana | $61,590 | $62,910 | $44,320 | $86,040 | 60 |
| Ohio | $60,900 | $62,350 | $48,990 | $74,610 | 1,690 |
| Maryland | $60,840 | $64,420 | $45,700 | $88,410 | 220 |
| Wyoming | $60,790 | $60,620 | $46,520 | $78,070 | 70 |
| Delaware | $60,750 | $64,080 | $49,940 | $85,300 | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $60,520 | $62,820 | $48,860 | $76,090 | 600 |
| Idaho | $60,360 | $66,970 | $51,100 | $92,290 | 130 |
| Washington | $60,350 | $61,790 | $44,730 | $77,930 | 280 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,970 | $60,250 | $46,180 | $76,560 | 2,310 |
| Michigan | $58,550 | $60,900 | $46,360 | $74,500 | 820 |
| Florida | $58,410 | $62,120 | $46,720 | $76,590 | 1,490 |
| North Dakota | $58,380 | $58,150 | $44,310 | $74,410 | 120 |
| Arizona | $58,270 | $62,090 | $47,130 | $79,130 | 790 |
| Virginia | $58,200 | $64,360 | $43,000 | $80,980 | 890 |
| Maine | $58,140 | $58,770 | $43,630 | $73,250 | 130 |
| Rhode Island | $58,140 | $62,280 | $46,780 | $86,390 | — |
| Indiana | $57,750 | $58,860 | $43,710 | $73,830 | 670 |
| Nevada | $57,670 | $55,000 | $37,890 | $68,240 | 230 |
| Nebraska | $57,430 | $59,420 | $46,110 | $70,290 | 270 |
| Oregon | $57,420 | $60,020 | $45,960 | $78,020 | 230 |
| Vermont | $57,160 | $60,890 | $52,930 | $76,230 | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $55,180 | $57,640 | $40,830 | $71,830 | 190 |
| Kansas | $54,990 | $55,640 | $44,220 | $65,160 | 350 |
| Missouri | $54,340 | $57,730 | $45,090 | $72,260 | 460 |
| South Dakota | $54,200 | $56,140 | $44,990 | $67,730 | 150 |
| Tennessee | $54,040 | $51,230 | $18,620 | $71,850 | 610 |
| Alabama | $53,640 | $52,940 | $32,480 | $65,140 | 590 |
| South Carolina | $53,520 | $57,170 | $43,590 | $72,050 | 440 |
| Arkansas | $53,490 | $56,010 | $42,360 | $72,140 | 240 |
| North Carolina | $52,980 | $56,440 | $40,210 | $74,050 | 1,050 |
| Mississippi | $52,260 | $54,430 | $41,120 | $66,000 | 230 |
| Kentucky | $51,550 | $54,330 | $42,000 | $64,970 | 640 |
| Iowa | $49,700 | $52,200 | $44,160 | $62,580 | 520 |
| West Virginia | $45,140 | $48,410 | $39,580 | $60,070 | 140 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for athletic trainers. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Athletic Instructor or Athletic Lecturer frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Athletic Trainers compares to others in the 29 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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