Athletic Trainers in Washington
Want to work in Washington as an Athletic Trainer? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Athletic Trainers in Washington are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Athletic Trainers in Washington is growing faster than average.
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Athletic Trainers in Washington 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 Washington?
There were 320 Athletic Trainers employed in this state in 2017.
Job Projections for Washington
Jobs for Athletic Trainers in this state are growing at a rate of 26.5% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 22.7%.
Washington Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 30 annual job openings, and a total of 430 jobs for Washington 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 Washington?
In 2018 wages for Athletic Trainers ranged from $39,850 to $62,190 with $47,290 being the median annual salary.
The median salary in Washington is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Washington 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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Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | 90 | $47,900 |
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | 70 | $47,070 |
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 Washington
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Washington Employment Total |
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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers | 1,130 |
Genetic Counselors | 70 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.