SOC 29-9091
Athletic Trainers
Risk Score
⚠️36/100
Moderate
US Employment
👥28,950
Total workers
Median Wage
💰$60K
$45K – $84K
Projected Growth
📈+11.1%
2023-2033 (BLS)
GenAI Exposure
🤖76/100
High exposure
💡 Athletic Trainers face a risk score of 36/100 — 8 points below the national average of 44. With 76/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology →
💡 Workers in this field earn $60K ($14K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths →
🔍 AI Impact Analysis
With a risk score of 36/100, Athletic Trainers faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like large language model automation of analysis tasks are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 28,950 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations and empathetic patient communication and bedside manner to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.
Will AI Replace Athletic Trainers?
Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths →
⚠️ Top Risk Factors
Large language model automation of analysis tasks
AI coding assistants reducing developer demand
Automated data interpretation and insight generation
🛡️ Tasks Safe from Automation
Complex clinical judgment in ambiguous presentations
Empathetic patient communication and bedside manner
Emergency triage requiring rapid human judgment
Hands-on physical examination and procedures
📊 vs National Average
National avg: $46K
National avg: 44/100
National avg: 38/100
National avg: 3.7%
🔄 Career Transition Paths
| Occupation | Risk | Wage | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentists, All Other Specialists | 13 | $226K | 76% |
| Dentists, General | 24 | $173K | 84% |
| Occupational Therapists | 28 | $98K | 76% |