Athletic Trainers in Illinois
Get the information you need to know about working as an Athletic Trainer.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Athletic Trainers in Illinois are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Athletic Trainers in Illinois is growing faster than average.
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Athletic Trainers in Illinois 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 Illinois?
There were approximately 1,480 workers employed as Athletic Trainers in this state in 2018.
There were 1,200 Athletic Trainers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 280 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 330 Athletic Trainers working in it, which means Illinois has more Athletic Trainers than average.
Job Projections for Illinois
Jobs for Athletic Trainers in this state are growing at a rate of 18.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 22.7%.
Illinois Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 90 annual job openings, and a total of 1,450 jobs for Illinois Athletic Trainers in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,200 annual jobs and 34,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Athletic Trainers Make in Illinois?
In 2018 wages for Athletic Trainers ranged from $18,330 to $74,340 with $42,780 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Illinois is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Illinois 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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Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI | 1,250 | $41,890 |
St. Louis, MO-IL | 230 | $44,200 |
Champaign-Urbana, IL | 40 | $51,700 |
Springfield, IL | 30 | $54,910 |
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 |
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Occupation | Illinois Employment Total |
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Genetic Counselors | 50 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.