Athletic Trainers in Kentucky
Is Kentucky a good place for you to work as an Athletic Trainer?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Athletic Trainers in Kentucky are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Athletic Trainers in Kentucky is growing faster than average.
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Athletic Trainers in Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
In Kentucky, there were 410 people working as Athletic Trainers in the year 2018.
There were 350 Athletic Trainers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 60 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 330 Athletic Trainers working in it, which means Kentucky has more Athletic Trainers than average.
Job Projections for Kentucky
Jobs for Athletic Trainers in this state are growing at a rate of 19.6% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 22.7%.
Kentucky Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 30 annual Athletic Trainers job openings in Kentucky, and 550 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 2,200 annual jobs and 34,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Athletic Trainers Make in Kentucky?
In 2018 wages for Athletic Trainers ranged from $32,930 to $62,310 with $46,210 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Kentucky is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Kentucky 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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Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 230 | $47,820 |
Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | 160 | $40,490 |
Lexington-Fayette, KY | 90 | $45,760 |
Evansville, IN-KY | 50 | $33,500 |
Top States for Athletic Trainers Employment
View the list below to see 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 Kentucky
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Kentucky Employment Total |
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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers | 230 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.