Athletic Trainers
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
How to read this profile
BLS projects U.S. employment for Athletic Trainers to increase by 12.7% between 2024 and 2034, from 35,200 to 39,600 jobs. Its estimate of 2,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($62,520), education (Master's degree), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
35,200
Projected employment (2034)
39,600
Projected change (2024–2034)
13%
Annual openings (projected average)
2,400
Pay & Preparation
$62,520
Master's degree
None
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (4/5) • Speaking (3.88/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3.88/5) • Critical Thinking (3.88/5) • Monitoring (3.88/5) • Active Learning (3.75/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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