Athletic trainers have a fundamental duty: apply protective equipment to protect or prevent an injury. They also provide first aid care, such as plasters, bandages, etc. Athletic trainers carry out a rehabilitation program for injured athletes. Rehabilitation is the healing process. “Athletic trainers provide medical services to all types and ages of patients, they don't just have to be athletes.” (“Athletic Training”). There is a different salary for athletic trainers. The salary depends on your qualification and the location you are in. For example, hospital pay is $45,490. If you work at a fitness center, the pay will be around $44,450. If you work at a local high school, the salary will be around $48,170. The pay varies only by the degree you have or where you work. The average salary for the year 2016 is $45,630 (“Summary”). The current job market is expected to grow approximately 22% from 2016 to 2026. This rate is the current fastest growth in employment (“Summary”). Athletic training is an academic major or degree program. There has been a 70% increase in masters degrees. Athletic trainers are regulated in 49 states and the District of Columbia (“Athletic