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What the highest pain in the sports medicine?
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Chloe’s Answer
I think you meant to type pay not pain... Here is a link with updated information regarding pay in the sports medicine field.
https://www.exercise-science-guide.com/blog/top-17-highest-paying-exercise-sports-medicine-careers/
***If you are choosing a career path solely based on pay then you are going about it all wrong. Yes, the pay is important but it is not the only factor. You need to find a job that makes you happy and brings purpose to your life. Good luck on your hunt! :)
https://www.exercise-science-guide.com/blog/top-17-highest-paying-exercise-sports-medicine-careers/
***If you are choosing a career path solely based on pay then you are going about it all wrong. Yes, the pay is important but it is not the only factor. You need to find a job that makes you happy and brings purpose to your life. Good luck on your hunt! :)
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Dennis’s Answer
Here’s a list of the 21 highest paid jobs related to sports medicine and exercise science as of 2020 ranked in order of average salary:
Occupation Avg. Salary
1. Orthopedic Surgeon (Sports Medicine) * $679,750
2. Orthopedic Physician (Non-surgical) * $375,560
4. Physiatrist ** $315,000
3. Family Medicine (Sports Medicine) * $297,517
5. Podiatrist $148,220
6. Physician Assistant (Orthopedic - Non-surgical) * $122,684
7. Physician Assistant (Orthopedic - Surgical) * $112,436
8. Physical Therapist $88,880
10. Chiropractor $85,870
9. Occupational Therapist $85,350
11. Sports Psychologist *** $73,019
12. Dietitian/Nutritionist $61,210
13. Occupational Therapy Assistant $60,410
14. Physical Therapy Assistant $57,750
15. Exercise Physiologist $54,760
16. Athletic Trainer $49,280
18. Strength Coach **** $46,764
17. Massage Therapist $45,880
19. Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor $44,580
20. Occupational Therapy Aide $32,580
21. Physical Therapy Aide $28,500
Occupation Avg. Salary
1. Orthopedic Surgeon (Sports Medicine) * $679,750
2. Orthopedic Physician (Non-surgical) * $375,560
4. Physiatrist ** $315,000
3. Family Medicine (Sports Medicine) * $297,517
5. Podiatrist $148,220
6. Physician Assistant (Orthopedic - Non-surgical) * $122,684
7. Physician Assistant (Orthopedic - Surgical) * $112,436
8. Physical Therapist $88,880
10. Chiropractor $85,870
9. Occupational Therapist $85,350
11. Sports Psychologist *** $73,019
12. Dietitian/Nutritionist $61,210
13. Occupational Therapy Assistant $60,410
14. Physical Therapy Assistant $57,750
15. Exercise Physiologist $54,760
16. Athletic Trainer $49,280
18. Strength Coach **** $46,764
17. Massage Therapist $45,880
19. Personal Trainer/Fitness Instructor $44,580
20. Occupational Therapy Aide $32,580
21. Physical Therapy Aide $28,500