Athletic Trainers in Louisiana
Is Louisiana a good place for you to work as an Athletic Trainer?
- Athletic Trainers in Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
There were approximately 230 workers employed as Athletic Trainers in this state in 2018.
There were 220 Athletic Trainers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 330 Athletic Trainers working in it, which means Louisiana has fewer Athletic Trainers than average.
What do Athletic Trainers Make in Louisiana?
In 2018 wages for Athletic Trainers ranged from $31,530 to $63,380 with $45,500 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Louisiana 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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New Orleans-Metairie, LA | 110 | $46,150 |
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 |
---|---|
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 | Louisiana Employment Total |
---|---|
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers | 1,930 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.