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Athletic Trainers in District of Columbia

Athletic trainers evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses, providing preventive care, therapeutic treatment, emergency response, and rehabilitation. They work primarily in sports settings such as high schools, colleges, and professional sports organizations, though some practice in clinics, hospitals, or other healthcare facilities. In District of Columbia the median pay is $74,450 a year, 19% above the national median of $62,520.

$74,450median pay in District of Columbia, per year
$61,170–$97,040middle half earn
100employed in District of Columbia
$62,520U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in District of Columbia

10open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in District of Columbia or remote
3employers hiring
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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold a master’s degree.

Skills that matter most

Active ListeningSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionActive LearningSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServicePsychologyTherapy and CounselingEnglish LanguageEducation and Training

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O*NET-SOC 29-9091.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, District of Columbia, annual.