How much does an Athletic Trainer make in the United States? The average Athletic Trainer salary in the United States is $54,687 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $50,057 and $60,304. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

Athletic Trainer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Athletic Trainer Salary $45,841 US February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Athletic Trainer Salary $50,057 US February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Athletic Trainer Salary $54,687 US February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Athletic Trainer Salary $60,304 US February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Athletic Trainer Salary $65,418 US February 26, 2024
25% $50,057 10% $45,841 90% $65,418 75% $60,304 $54,687 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does an Athletic Trainer need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Coaching: Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.

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body mechanics: Body mechanics is a term used to describe the ways we move as we go about our daily lives. It includes how we hold our bodies when we sit, stand, lift, carry, bend, and sleep. Poor body mechanics are often the cause of back problems.

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First aid: First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.

Coaching 1.93%
body mechanics 0.57%
First aid 3.38%
Others 94.12%

Job Description for Athletic Trainer

Athletic Trainer treats and prevents athletic injuries by developing therapies to reduce pain and improve mobility under the direction of a physician. Assists in exercise instruction and demonstration, patient evaluation and testing. Being an Athletic Trainer may require state license to practice. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in exercise science, sports science or equivalent. Additionally, Athletic Trainer typically requires certification as a Certified Athletic Trainer. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. The Athletic Trainer occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be an Athletic Trainer typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Athletic Trainer

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Athletic Trainer, the first career path typically progresses to Exercise Physiologist.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Physical Therapist III position, and then progresses to Physical Therapy Supervisor.

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Athletic Trainer salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Athletic Trainer, the highest Athletic Trainer salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Athletic Trainer salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Athletic Trainer salary is in Miami, FL, where the Athletic Trainer salary is 2.9% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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