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Athletic Trainers in Wyoming

Athletic Trainers in Wyoming

Thinking about a career as an Athletic Trainers in Wyoming? Here’s what you need to know. Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care. Excludes “Physical Therapists” (29-1123).

What do Athletic Trainers Make in Wyoming?

For athletic trainers working in Wyoming, wages run about $60,790 per year.Annual wages span from $46,520 at the 10th percentile to $78,070 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $46,520 n/a
25th percentile $51,990 n/a
Median (50th) $60,790 $0.00
75th percentile $66,940 n/a
90th percentile $78,070 n/a
Salary ranges for Athletic Trainers in Wyoming

The job concentration index in Wyoming compared to the national average — is 1.28, meaning that athletic trainers are more concentrated here than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, athletic trainers earn a median of $79,834 per year ($38.38/hour), lower than the Wyoming median.

Athletic Trainers earnings in Wyoming vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

National employment for 316,977 athletic trainers in the U.S.. In Wyoming alone, about 70 people work in this role. That’s below the typical state, which employs around 400 athletic trainers.

Athletic Trainers in Wyoming vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Athletic Trainers

Top States for Athletic Trainers Employment

These states have the highest employment of athletic trainers work.

State Number Employed
Pennsylvania 2,310
Texas 2,030
California 1,760
Ohio 1,690
Florida 1,490
Georgia 1,300
New York 1,180
North Carolina 1,050
Illinois 900
Virginia 890
Minnesota 840
Michigan 820
Massachusetts 790
Arizona 790
New Jersey 740
Indiana 670
Kentucky 640
Tennessee 610
Wisconsin 600
Alabama 590

Highest-Paying States for Athletic Trainers

The highest-paying states for athletic trainers.

State Annual Median Salary
New Jersey $77,350
District of Columbia $74,990
California $74,150
Hawaii $70,930
Connecticut $67,090
Texas $66,430
Oklahoma $65,070
Minnesota $64,340
New York $63,850
Massachusetts $63,720

Skills

Top athletic trainers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Active Listening  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speaking  3.9 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  3.9 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  3.9 / 5
0
5
Active Learning  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Important knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Medicine and Dentistry  4.6 / 5
0
5
Customer and Personal Service  4.4 / 5
0
5
Psychology  4.2 / 5
0
5
Therapy and Counseling  3.9 / 5
0
5
English Language  3.7 / 5
0
5
Education and Training  3.6 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for athletic trainers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Problem Sensitivity  4.1 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Speech Clarity  3.9 / 5
0
5
Speech Recognition  3.9 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  3.8 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, athletic trainers typically:

  • 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.
  • Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
  • Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
  • Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
  • Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.
  • Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.
  • Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
  • Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.
  • Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
  • Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.
  • Plan or implement comprehensive athletic injury or illness prevention programs.
  • Inspect playing fields to locate any items that could injure players.

Work Activities

  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Documenting/Recording Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Getting Information
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Performing General Physical Activities
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel In-demand technologies: Microsoft Office software

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Programs that train for this career include:

  • Allied Health Professions
  • Health & Physical Education

Other careers like athletic trainers include:

Also Known As

Athletic Instructor, Athletic Lecturer, Athletic Trainer, Certified Athletic Trainer, Clinical Athletic Instructor, Clinical Athletic Trainer, Fitness Specialist, Licensed Athletic Trainer, On-Site Industrial Athletic Trainer, Outreach Athletic Trainer, Personal Trainer, Physical Trainer, Resident Athletic Trainer, Sports Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Trainer.

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