Athletic Trainers in Alabama
Want to work in Alabama as an Athletic Trainer? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Athletic Trainers in Alabama are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Athletic Trainers in Alabama is growing faster than average.
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Athletic Trainers in Alabama earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Athletic Trainer Career?
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
- Health & Physical Education
- Physical Fitness Technician
- Health Professions
- Allied Health Professions
- Athletic Training
How Many Athletic Trainers Work in Alabama?
540 people worked as Athletic Trainers in 2018 in this state.
There were 500 Athletic Trainers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 40 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 330 Athletic Trainers working in it, which means Alabama has more Athletic Trainers than average.
Job Projections for Alabama
Jobs for Athletic Trainers in this state are growing at a rate of 25.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 22.7%.
Alabama Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 590 total jobs in 2026 for Athletic Trainers in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,200 annual jobs and 34,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Athletic Trainers Make in Alabama?
In 2018 wages for Athletic Trainers ranged from $25,970 to $58,660 with $40,810 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Alabama is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Alabama Metros for Athletic Trainers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Athletic Trainers.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Birmingham-Hoover, AL | 90 | $30,060 |
Tuscaloosa, AL | 80 | $42,920 |
Huntsville, AL | 40 | $48,410 |
Top States for Athletic Trainers Employment
The table below shows the states where most Athletic Trainers work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 2,370 | $57,930 |
Pennsylvania | 1,690 | $44,930 |
Illinois | 1,480 | $42,780 |
New York | 1,440 | $47,320 |
Florida | 1,270 | $44,610 |
California | 1,240 | $56,910 |
Ohio | 1,220 | $46,630 |
Michigan | 1,010 | $49,310 |
New Jersey | 880 | $52,610 |
North Carolina | 880 | $44,720 |
Wisconsin | 860 | $48,960 |
Georgia | 850 | $47,110 |
Virginia | 790 | $45,680 |
Minnesota | 740 | $49,320 |
Indiana | 690 | $44,250 |
Arizona | 680 | $44,970 |
Massachusetts | 670 | $55,710 |
Missouri | 560 | $45,240 |
Alabama | 540 | $40,810 |
Tennessee | 540 | $43,810 |
Below are the states where Athletic Trainers get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Hawaii | $59,670 |
Texas | $57,930 |
California | $56,910 |
District of Columbia | $56,730 |
Connecticut | $56,280 |
Massachusetts | $55,710 |
Rhode Island | $54,360 |
New Jersey | $52,610 |
Vermont | $50,910 |
New Hampshire | $49,910 |
Related Careers in Alabama
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Occupation | Alabama Employment Total |
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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers | 420 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.