Athletic Trainers
SOC Code: 29-9091 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Athletic Trainers. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $109,491,200 | $142,619,360 | $175,745,440 | $208,873,600 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $125,569,600 | $152,360,000 | $179,150,400 | $205,940,800 |
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $121,700,800 | $149,004,960 | $176,307,040 | $203,611,200 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $90,688,000 | $128,204,960 | $165,719,840 | $203,236,800 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $100,713,600 | $134,132,960 | $167,550,240 | $200,969,600 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $104,998,400 | $136,974,240 | $168,952,160 | $200,928,000 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $127,836,800 | $152,062,560 | $176,286,240 | $200,512,000 |
| Vallejo, CA | $121,118,400 | $147,278,560 | $173,436,640 | $199,596,800 |
| Modesto, CA | $125,361,600 | $149,828,640 | $174,297,760 | $198,764,800 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $124,758,400 | $148,921,760 | $173,083,040 | $197,246,400 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | 11 | $51,266 |
| UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside | 8 | $46,958 |
| Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | 6 | $52,350 |
| The Ohio University | 5 | $42,757 |
| ATP Tour, Inc. | 4 | $85,324 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | 4 | $56,000 |
| The University of the South | 3 | $45,667 |
| Brooklyn Nets, LLC | 3 | $416,667 |
| PT Solutions Holdings LLC | 3 | $50,000 |
| Bethune-Cookman University Inc | 3 | $46,800 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 10 | $55,405 |
| 2021 | 25 | $50,100 |
| 2022 | 7 | $85,675 |
| 2023 | 36 | $63,288 |
| 2024 | 76 | $71,902 |
| 2025 | 87 | $70,612 |
| 2026 | 10 | $69,657 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Speaking | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.9 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.9 | |
| Active Learning | 3.8 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.6 | |
| Instructing | 3.6 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 4.6 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| Psychology | 4.2 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3.9 |
| English Language | 3.7 |
| Education and Training | 3.6 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.2 |
| Administrative | 3.2 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree | 54.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 37.4% |
| High school diploma | 8.3% |
Typical Tasks
- Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
- Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
- Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
- Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
- Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
- Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
- Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.
- Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.
Technology Skills
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