DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA
29-9091 Athletic Trainers
Occupational Description:
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care. Excludes "Physical Therapists" (29-1123).| Percentiles | |||||||||
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| Geography | Employment | Emp SE* | Mean | Mean SE* | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th |
| Southwest Minnesota | 50 | 14 | $47,479/yr | $2,706/yr | $35,001/yr | $38,949/yr | $45,443/yr | $52,007/yr | $62,304/yr |
| Minnesota | 720 | 86 | $51,760/yr | $1,035/yr | $40,010/yr | $44,658/yr | $51,387/yr | $58,954/yr | $63,632/yr |
| U S | 28,600 | 829 | $51,063/yr | $511/yr | $31,624/yr | $40,273/yr | $48,942/yr | $60,045/yr | $74,231/yr |
| *SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate. | |||||||||
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| Occupation (click title for details) | OES | Projections | |
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| Employment | Median Wage | % Change 2020 - 2030 | |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | 1,460 | $22.25/hr | 4.3% |
| Physical Therapists | 310 | $40.75/hr | 16.4% |
| Recreational Therapists | 40 | $25.11/hr | N/A |
| Respiratory Therapists | 30 | $33.37/hr | N/A |
| Orthotists and Prosthetists | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | N/A | $13.39/hr | 14.1% |
Tasks for Athletic Trainers
- Evaluates physical condition of athletes and advises or prescribes routine and corrective exercises to strengthen muscles.
- Administers emergency first aid, treats minor chronic disabilities, or refers injured person to physician.
- Recommends special diets to improve health, increase stamina, and reduce weight of athletes.
- Wraps ankles, fingers, wrists or other body parts with synthetic skin, gauze, or adhesive tape to support muscles and ligaments.
- Massages body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.
