Athletic Trainer
Prevent, diagnose, and treat injuries for athletes across all competition levels
About the profession
Athletic Trainers are healthcare professionals who specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries in athletes. They provide emergency care, rehabilitation, and injury prevention programs. ATs work closely with physicians and are present at practices, games, and events. The profession requires national certification and state licensure.
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Based on the Athletic Trainer role, here are the RIASEC personality types that tend to thrive in this career. While these alignments are common, individual success depends on motivation, skill development, and finding the right work environment.
Social
Helping, teaching, working with people
Investigative
Research, analysis, problem-solving
Conventional
Organizing, detail-oriented, structured
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Career Path
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Career Ladder
Student Athletic Trainer → Athletic Trainer → Senior Athletic Trainer → Head Athletic Trainer → Director of Sports Medicine
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Salary Growth
5
Levels
$110K
Top Salary
Learning Path
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Base: $35,000 - $42,000/year Base: $42,000 - $52,000/year Base: $52,000 - $65,000/year Base: $65,000 - $80,000/year Base: $80,000 - $110,000/year
Skills used in this career
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Learning Path 0 → Junior
Step-by-step plan from zero to first job
Earn MSAT (Master of Science in Athletic Training) from CAATE-accredited program Pass BOC (Board of Certification) examination Obtain state licensure for practice Develop…
Market 2026–2030
Trends, AI impact, prospects
Growth Rate: Average through 2030 Remote Trend: Stable, in-person injury assessment and treatment required Top Industries: Universities, high schools, professional sports, clinics…
💰 Salary Range
BLS OEWS, May 2023Half of U.S. workers in this occupation earn more than this, half earn less.
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