Athletic Trainers in Missouri
Get the information you need to know about working as an Athletic Trainer.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Athletic Trainers in Missouri are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Athletic Trainers in Missouri is growing faster than average.
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Athletic Trainers in Missouri 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 Missouri?
In 2018, there were 560 Athletic Trainers working in the state.
There were 530 Athletic Trainers employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 330 Athletic Trainers working in it, which means Missouri has more Athletic Trainers than average.
Job Projections for Missouri
Jobs for Athletic Trainers in this state are growing at a rate of 22.0% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 22.7%.
Missouri Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 40 annual job openings, and 610 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 Missouri?
In 2018 wages for Athletic Trainers ranged from $25,920 to $59,760 with $45,240 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Missouri is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Missouri 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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St. Louis, MO-IL | 230 | $44,200 |
Kansas City, MO-KS | 170 | $45,790 |
Columbia, MO | 40 | $45,110 |
Joplin, MO | 40 | $47,290 |
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 Missouri
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Missouri Employment Total |
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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers | 600 |
Genetic Counselors | 40 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.