Athletic Trainers (29-9091)
Occupation description: Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses, or maintain peak physical fitness. May provide first aid or emergency care.
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Employment |
Average annual openings |
|
2014 estimate | 2024 projection | Percent change |
Growth | Replacement | Total |
Alaska |
29 | 33 |
13.8 | 0 |
1 | 1 |
United States |
25,400 | 30,800 |
21.1 | 540 |
510 | 1,040 |
Job outlook
- Alaska:
Alaska’s employment growth is moderate with low employment opportunities. Read more.
2017 Wages 
|
Mean Wage |
Wage by Percentile |
|
Mean | 10th | 25th |
Median | 75th | 90th |
United States |
48,630 | 30,740 | 38,250 |
46,630 | 57,160 | 69,530 |
Alaska |
46,240 | 27,910 | 37,300 |
44,820 | 53,600 | 64,620 |
Labor Force Indicators
2016 Worker Characteristics
 |
Total workers | Nonresident workers |
Percent nonresident | Percent age 45 plus | Percent age 50 plus |
49 | 10 |
20.4 | 22.5 |
7.5 |
| |
2016 Potential Supply
 |
Qualified but working in another occupation | 20 |
Currently employed in a lower paid occupation | 8 |
UI claimants previously working in occupation | 1 |
| |
2016 ALEXsys Employment Data
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Number of registrants |
64 |
Number of job position postings |
5 |
Ratio of registrants to job position postings
| 12.8 |
Typical Entry-level Education, Experience, and/or On-the-job Training
Education: Bachelor’s degree |
Work experience: None |
On-the-job training: None |