Industrial Athletic Trainer

Also called: Onsite Athletic Trainer

Works on site at factories, warehouses and military bases to prevent and treat workers' strains and injuries and teach safer ways to move and lift.

A day in the life

An industrial athletic trainer leads stretches with warehouse workers before a shift, treats minor strains on site, and suggests safer ways to lift. The goal is to prevent injuries before they happen.

Pay over a career

Starting
$50k
Typical
$65k
High
$90k

Approximate.

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in athletic training.

Ways in: Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.

Majors to look at: Athletic Training.

Outlook

Growing much faster than average (about 11% over 10 years). Similar to athletic trainers.

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Low risk for 10 years. Hands-on injury care and prevention for warehouse and factory workers stays human.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Anatomy and physiology, Sports medicine CTE, Health science.

Official data: O*NET occupation 29-9091.

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