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$275K/yr
Average Salary
8 years
Years of Education
+3%
Job Growth
Many
Total Jobs
Diagnose and treat injuries related to sports and physical activity. Work with professional teams, Olympic athletes, military personnel, and recreational athletes.
$150K
Starting
$275K
Average
$400K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Doctoral Degree in Pre-Medicine
Typically 8 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination)
Required to practiceFederation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) / NBME
Field
Sports & Fitness
Required Degree
Doctoral Degree
Time in School
8 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+3%
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Pay range
$150K–$400K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+3%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
—
unavailable
Slower than average
Below-average demand growth expected
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
No Sports Medicine Physician SOC. Falls under 29-1228 Physicians, All Other. BLS top-codes physician wages at $239,200; existing DB $150K-$400K is reasonable industry estimate. Keep DB salary.