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Job outlook for assistant athletic trainers in the United States
Assistant athletic trainer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected assistant athletic trainer job growth rate is 17% from 2018-2028.
About 5,100 new jobs for assistant athletic trainers are projected over the next decade.
Assistant athletic trainer salaries have increased 9% for assistant athletic trainers in the last 5 years.
There are over 24,873 assistant athletic trainers currently employed in the United States.
There are 56,499 active assistant athletic trainer job openings in the US.
The average assistant athletic trainer salary is $47,132.
Are assistant athletic trainer jobs in demand?
Assistant athletic trainer job and salary trends over time
Assistant athletic trainer jobs over time
Assistant athletic trainer job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 24,873 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 26,170 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 27,286 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 25,655 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 23,861 | 0.01% |
Average assistant athletic trainer salary over time
Assistant athletic trainer salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $47,132 | $22.66 | +2.9% |
| 2025 | $45,790 | $22.01 | +2.0% |
| 2024 | $44,911 | $21.59 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $44,079 | $21.19 | +2.2% |
| 2022 | $43,134 | $20.74 | +2.1% |
Assistant athletic trainer jobs by state
Most common states for assistant athletic trainers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 108 | 17% |
| 2 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 219 | 16% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 148 | 14% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 128 | 13% |
| 5 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 78 | 13% |
| 6 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 389 | 12% |
| 7 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 222 | 12% |
| 8 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 209 | 12% |
| 9 | Alaska | 739,795 | 88 | 12% |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 764 | 11% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 383 | 11% |
| 12 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 333 | 11% |
| 13 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 313 | 11% |
| 14 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 93 | 11% |
| 15 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 85 | 11% |
| 16 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 663 | 10% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 618 | 10% |
| 18 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 479 | 10% |
| 19 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 208 | 10% |
| 20 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 66 | 10% |
Most common cities for assistant athletic trainers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winona | 1 | 4% | $45,907 |
| 2 | Bowling Green | 1 | 2% | $37,810 |
| 3 | Pueblo | 1 | 1% | $46,205 |
| 4 | Anchorage | 1 | 0% | $37,715 |
| 5 | Baltimore | 1 | 0% | $42,014 |
| 6 | Boston | 1 | 0% | $50,065 |
| 7 | Colorado Springs | 1 | 0% | $46,040 |
| 8 | Des Moines | 1 | 0% | $40,847 |
Assistant Athletic Trainer job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of assistant athletic trainer experts
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Weber State University
University of Kentucky
Willamette University
Dr. Shala Davis Ph.D., FACSM
Professor/Department ChairEast Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/Fitness
What will help Assistant Athletic Trainers increase their earning potential?
Dr. Shala Davis Ph.D., FACSM: Holding a professional credential and having varied skills to work with apparently health adults and patients with clinical conditions makes the professional more marketable.
What general advice would you give to an Assistant Athletic Trainer?
Saori Hanaki: Those who are going into fitness and/or coaching-related areas definitely want to consider getting certifications from respected organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength & Conditioning Association. I would specifically recommend getting certifications that require a college degree and/or exercise science-specific coursework since many fitness certifications including personal training certifications can be obtained without a college degree. Additionally, extensive practical experiences in health and fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, and client/patient interactions through internships would be a plus.
What Assistant Athletic Trainer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Saori Hanaki: Keep open-minded. Exercise science/kinesiology is an interdisciplinary field of study that allows you to explore options in different professional areas including fitness, coaching, healthcare-related fields, and education. With experiences after college, your professional interests likely evolve.
What Assistant Athletic Trainer skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Rosie Lanphere Ph.D., C.S.C.S.: To maximize your potential for salary it is important to collect as many volunteer and internship experiences as possible. Experience will be the major factor in salary negotiations but unfortunately, as a new graduate you may have little paid experience. As a student or new graduate, volunteering is a wonderful way to network and gain the trust and respect of potential for hiring. It also helps you to determine if that career is right for you. Be on-time, have a great attitude, and approach the business with a “how can I help your company” perspective and you will see how much easier it will be for you to succeed.
Michael Lockard Ph.D.
Professor of Exercise and Health ScienceWillamette University
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/Fitness
What will help Assistant Athletic Trainers increase their earning potential?
Michael Lockard Ph.D.: As a discipline, Kinesiology and Exercise Science have experienced significant growth beyond that of other sciences over the last few decades. This growth has coincided with the continued growth of related fields such as allied health, rehabilitation, sports performance, and training. There continues to be significant demand within these fields for the foreseeable future.