According to an article I read "the industry is expected to grow 21% from 2012 to 2022" ("Athletic Trainer Salaries"). According to Indeed, there are 163 athletic trainer jobs here in Virginia looking to fill (“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 Trainers Salaries”). There are some outliers, although some trainers can be paid several tens of thousands above this figure. While the pay isn't the best in the world, during our interview with Jess, she said the best part of her job is interacting with athletes and helping them get back to doing what they love