How Much Does an Athletic Trainer Make in a Year?
When you're watching Monday Night Football or your favorite college team play, and a player on the field suffers an injury, one of the first people on the field is the team's athletic trainer. The athletic trainer is not a doctor, but she is certified to evaluate injuries, assess the damage and provide care for the injured.
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Definition
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Athletic trainers are professionals who help treat and prevent injury. Athletic trainers work primarily with athletes. The job of an athletic trainer is to educate people about the risks of injury and how to reduce their risk.
Average Salary
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the annual salary for athletic trainers in 2008 averaged $39,000. Salaries for athletic trainers vary greatly depending on their education and level of experience.
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Highest Salaries
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The top 10 percent of athletic trainers, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, earn more than $60,000 annually. This figure depends on who employs you, your past experience and your education and certifications in the athletic training industry.
Education
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The minimum educational requirement for an athletic trainer is a bachelor's degree. Nearly 70 percent of certified athletic trainers hold a master's degree, according to the National Athletic Trainers Association.
Advancement
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Athletic trainers can increase their salary over time in a number of ways. Since the majority of athletic trainers work in the sports field, they can move up from high school to college sports or from college sports to professional sports. With their level of education, athletic trainers can also move into hospital management or become athletic directors.
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