As of June 2026, Athletic Trainers has an AI-exposure score of 49/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Athletic Trainers

49/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 31% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$62,520. About 2,400 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

Common titles
Athletic InstructorAthletic TrainerCertified Athletic TrainerPersonal TrainerAthletic LecturerResident Athletic Trainer
Typical preparation
Extensive Preparation Needed: Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree). Extensive skill, knowledge, and experience are needed for these occupations. Many require more than five years of experience. For example, surgeons must complete four years of college and an additional five to seven...
Skills and knowledge
Critical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoringSpeakingActive LearningReading Comprehension
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft WordBioEx Systems Exercise Pro
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsFrequent contact with othersEmail useIndoor controlled settingDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Athletic Trainers, SOC 29-9091.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Athletic Trainers tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.
Action steps for this automatable task locked in the report.
Augmentable
  • Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.
  • Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
13 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable
  • Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
  • 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 more durable tasks locked in the report.

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