According to one article I read "the field is expected to grow 21% from 2012 to 2022" ("Athletic Coaching Salaries"). According to Indeed, here in Virginia there are 163 Athletic Trainer Jobs in Virginia. The salary range for athletic trainers is “low $34,250, high $51,500 and the average is $44,720” (“Athletic Trainer Salaries”). There are a few outliers, although some trainers can be paid tens of thousands of dollars beyond this figure. While the pay isn't the best in the world during our interview with Jess, he said the best part of his job is interacting with athletes and helping them get back to doing what they love.