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Diagnose and treat injuries related to sports and physical activity. Work with professional teams, Olympic athletes, military personnel, and recreational athletes.
$150,000
Lower reported wage
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Not available in our data
$400,000
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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No Sports Medicine Physician SOC. Falls under 29-1228 Physicians, All Other. BLS top-codes physician wages at $239,200; the $150,000-$400,000 range shown is an industry estimate rather than a BLS figure.
Annual median review, October 27, 2026: The stored BLS occupation includes a broader population than this specialty, title, or credential. No separate annual median for this role has been verified in the reviewed source, so the broader occupation median is not presented as its own. Sources: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_stru.htm . Existing employment and projection figures were not refreshed.
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Ask whether any internship, field placement, or supervised training in your chosen route is paid; arrangements vary. [1]
Compare tuition after aid, required supplies and exams, travel, and any unpaid training time for the route you choose.
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A related major can be preparation; it does not by itself qualify you for the career.
Preparation for medical-school prerequisites, not a medical license. [1]
Diagnose injuries, plan treatment, and help patients return safely to activity. [1]
Clinics, hospitals, sports programs, and rehabilitation teams. [1]
Patient care, event coverage, or on-call work may extend hours. [1]
High-stakes decisions require clinical judgment and ongoing learning. [1]
Experience may lead to specialty leadership, teaching, or research. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.