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Occupational Summary for Athletic Trainers (29-9091)
Oregon Statewide

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Description: Evaluate, advise, and treat athletes to assist recovery from injury, avoid injury, or maintain peak physical fitness.
Employment Projections
Region Employment Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 146 187 4 4 8
Current Job Openings
Job Title Location Order Number Wage Offered
Part - Time Physical Education Center Instructional Specialist Pool - 0600411 Eugene 648422 $13.11/hr to $14.26/hr
Wages
Region ----- 2009 Wages -----
Avg
Annual
Middle Range
Oregon Statewide $45,492 $35,766 - 52,051
Industries of Employment
private sector only
Industry 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries 146
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 48
Health Care and Social Assistance 47
Educational Services 25
Occupations with Similar Skills
Occupation Skill Overlap
Healthcare Practitioner And Technical Workers, All Other 27%
Licensed Practical And Licensed Vocational Nurses 24%
Orthotists And Prosthetists 23%
Nursing Aides, Orderlies, And Attendants 20%
Statewide Employment Analysis
2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Educational Requirements
Workers must have a bachelor's degree to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a master's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.