Athletic Trainers salary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Salary distribution

Where Philadelphia athletic trainers fall on the wage curve.

Typical entry

• Education

  Bachelor's degree

• Experience

  None

• On-the-job training

  None

Top skills (O*NET)

• Medicine and Dentistry

  Knowledge

  4.6 / 5

• Customer and Personal Service

  Knowledge

  4.4 / 5

• Psychology

  Knowledge

  4.2 / 5

• Problem Sensitivity

  Ability

  4.1 / 5

• Active Listening

  Basic skill

  4.0 / 5

• Oral Expression

  Ability

  4.0 / 5

• Monitoring

  Cross-functional

  3.9 / 5

• Judgment and Decision Making

  Technical

  3.9 / 5

Common tasks (O*NET)

1. 01

   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.

2. 02

   Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.

3. 03

   Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.

4. 04

   Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.

5. 05

   Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.

6. 06

   Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.

7. 07

   Instruct coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, or community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.

8. 08

   Apply protective or injury preventive devices, such as tape, bandages, or braces, to body parts, such as ankles, fingers, or wrists.

Other metros in Pennsylvania

How the Philadelphia metro compares to other major Pennsylvania metro areas for athletic trainers.

• Pittsburgh$55,440