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Athletic Trainers
 
Description

Athletic Trainers - Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist recovery from injury, avoid injury, or maintain peak physical fitness.

O*NET code 29-9091.00

 
Wages

The national average annual salary for this occupation is $44,030 per year. Nationally, the average hourly wage for this occupation is -.

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New Mexico Local Wages for Athletic Trainers
AreaEntry WageAverage WageExperienced Wage
National Annual$44,030
National Hourly-
Statewide Annual$21,963$40,169$49,272
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+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque Annual$18,108$37,456$47,130
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Farmington Annual---
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Las Cruces Annual---
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+ Regions
Central Annual$18,108$37,456$47,130
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.
For more detailed information about New Mexico wages visit the Occupational Employment Statistics program website. Information displayed represents annual 2010 wages.

 
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Job Growth

New Mexico

2008 to 2018

In 2008 there were about 100 workers in this occupation in New Mexico. The Department of Workforce Solutions estimates that by 2018 this number will increase by about 17 percent and an estmated 110 will be employed in this occupation. Compared to other occupations, employment growth in this occupation is growing more slowly than the average. Job opportunities indicate few and keen competition, as there should be about 2 openings each year for workers in this occupation.

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New Mexico Local Needs for Athletic Trainers
AreaEstimated
Employment
2008
Projected
Employment
2018
Annual
Percent
Change
Total
Annual
Average
Openings
New Mexico1001101.57%2
+ Metro Areas
Albuquerque----
Farmington----
Las Cruces----
Santa Fe----
+ Regions
Central----
Eastern----
Northern----
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A dash '-' indicates that information is not available for this occupation or area.
Metro Areas refer to Metropolitan Statistical Areas.
Regions refer to Workforce Investment Areas.

 
Education

Athletic Trainers usually need Bachelor's Degree.

Education LevelPercentage
Bachelor's Degree51%
Master's Degree48%
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.1%

Information based on O*NET data and is the result of a national survey.

Use this list to find educational opportunities for this occupation. Contact the specific schools directly to find out application requirements and program availability.

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New Mexico Schools with programs for Athletic Trainers
+ Eastern New Mexico University - Main Campus
Website:http://www.enmu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeHealth and Physical Education, General
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
+ New Mexico Highlands University
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Espanola
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/espanola/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Farmington
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/farmington/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Raton
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/raton/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Rio Rancho
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/riorancho/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Roswell
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/roswell/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
+ New Mexico Highlands University -Santa Fe
Website:http://www.nmhu.edu/statewidecenters/santafe/index.aspx
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
+ New Mexico State University main campus(NMSU)
Website:http://www.nmsu.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
+ Santa Fe Community College
Website:http://www.sfcc.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Associate's DegreeHealth and Physical Education, General
Postsec. Awards/Cert./Diplomas; 1-2 yrs.Health and Physical Education, General
+ University of New Mexico Main Campus-UNM
Website:http://www.unm.edu
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
Doctor's DegreesPhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
Master's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching
+ Western New Mexico University
Website:http://www.wnmu.edu/
TypeStandardized Program Title
Bachelor's DegreeHealth and Physical Education, General
Bachelor's DegreePhysical Education Teaching and Coaching

This list is updated once a year and is compiled from the NM Department of Higher Education and other sources.

 
License
License TitleContactYearNumber issued
Athletic TrainerAthletic Trainers Practice Board
2550 Cerrillos Road, Second Floor ,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 547-4925
http://www.rld.state.nm.us/AthleticTrainers/index.html
2010147
TrainerNew Mexico Athletic Commission
2550 Cerrillos Road,
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 547-4622
www.rld.state.nm.us/AthleticCommission/index.html
20101

Other available certificates or credentials may also be desirable. Additional local licenses or permits may be required, and individual businesses may have specific employment requirements. Licensing information is collected through a variety of New Mexico-based resources and does NOT include federal licensing requirements.

 
WorkKeys Skill Levels

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Industires that Hire Athletic Trainers in New Mexico.
IndustryPercent of Employed
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries*
Educational Services20.7%
Hospitals*
Self-Employed Workers, Primary Job1.8%

* Data is confidential.

Source: NMDWS, Economic Research and Analysis Bureau

 
Common Titles
  • Athletic Instructor
  • Athletic Trainer
  • Certified Athletic Trainer
  • Clinical Instructor
  • Fitness Specialist
  • Personal Trainer
  • Physical Trainer
  • Resident Athletic Trainer
  • Sports Athletic Trainer
  • Sports Medicine Trainer
  • Sports Trainer

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