Salary Information

Athletics and sports trainers who choose to enter the profession with a bachelor’s degree can typically earn salaries of at least $23,000 annually. Master’s degree recipients command even greater yearly pay, anticipating at least $32,000 per annum. The most lucrative jobs are for those who work at the highest levels of the profession, namely as training experts and on-staff trainers for spectator sports. They can earn more than $60,000 a year. Experience, job responsibilities, and the setting of the occupation are all variables that can significantly affect salaried pay. The majority of athletics and sports trainers enjoy full-time work and are frequently rewarded with such benefits as healthcare and insurance. However, the continued education courses required by their certification is something that most athletics and sports trainers must pay for out of their own pockets. (BLS)