The average salary for a athletic trainer in the United States is $61,540, but the range typically falls between $49,750 and $66,580. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $29.59, with a range between $23.92 and $32.01.
There are approximately 28,480 people employed as a athletic trainer in the United States. With Texas, Pennsylvania, California employing the highest number of athletic trainers.The state with the best pay for a athletic trainer is Alaska, with an average annual salary of $70,580, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $46,590.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $43,180 | $20.76 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,750 | $23.92 |
| Median | $57,930 | $27.85 |
| 75th Percentile | $66,580 | $32.01 |
| 90th Percentile | $80,640 | $38.77 |
The salary of a athletic trainer can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a athletic trainer in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for athletic trainers are Alaska, California, New Jersey, District of Columbia, Hawaii while the worst states are West Virginia, Arkansas, Montana, Iowa, Wyoming.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $42,660 | $53,590 | $66,340 |
| Alaska | $54,330 | $70,580 | $78,830 |
| Arizona | $46,820 | $64,890 | $81,300 |
| Arkansas | $39,020 | $51,500 | $68,400 |
| California | $45,940 | $72,840 | $93,570 |
| Colorado | $40,280 | $64,520 | $84,770 |
| Connecticut | $48,320 | $63,380 | $77,150 |
| Delaware | $46,060 | $56,270 | $65,390 |
| District of Columbia | $51,850 | $89,720 | $135,620 |
| Florida | $43,170 | $56,480 | $68,580 |
| Georgia | $40,920 | $66,270 | $103,710 |
| Hawaii | $37,690 | $60,800 | $82,720 |
| Idaho | $48,520 | $64,450 | $93,140 |
| Illinois | $48,590 | $72,320 | $96,330 |
| Indiana | $42,960 | $55,380 | $63,930 |
| Iowa | $39,740 | $51,970 | $69,050 |
| Kansas | $38,810 | $52,710 | $68,660 |
| Kentucky | $42,290 | $53,150 | $64,520 |
| Louisiana | $44,550 | $54,980 | $71,890 |
| Maine | $41,950 | $57,890 | $75,340 |
| Maryland | $45,150 | $61,400 | $79,710 |
| Massachusetts | $45,790 | $66,550 | $96,240 |
| Michigan | $40,440 | $57,500 | $73,860 |
| Minnesota | $52,250 | $62,050 | $72,000 |
| Mississippi | $40,770 | $52,670 | $66,370 |
| Missouri | $40,280 | $55,480 | $69,670 |
| Montana | $41,890 | $55,230 | $81,770 |
| Nebraska | $47,070 | $58,760 | $70,240 |
| Nevada | $29,320 | $49,240 | $65,330 |
| New Hampshire | $43,660 | $55,900 | $66,720 |
| New Jersey | $31,300 | $77,540 | $113,840 |
| New Mexico | $41,400 | $65,160 | $88,500 |
| New York | $48,550 | $71,410 | $96,460 |
| North Carolina | $38,390 | $52,700 | $68,390 |
| North Dakota | $39,540 | $55,000 | $68,300 |
| Ohio | $45,770 | $58,550 | $72,630 |
| Oklahoma | $19,990 | $66,130 | $104,270 |
| Oregon | $47,300 | $67,960 | $104,100 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,540 | $56,780 | $74,000 |
| Rhode Island | $43,300 | $60,990 | $83,530 |
| South Carolina | $38,550 | $56,850 | $67,310 |
| South Dakota | $42,930 | $52,720 | $65,150 |
| Tennessee | $44,130 | $56,450 | $68,160 |
| Texas | $48,450 | $64,040 | $82,550 |
| Utah | $44,200 | $61,260 | $77,110 |
| Vermont | $50,150 | $59,960 | $71,910 |
| Virginia | $41,670 | $65,720 | $94,650 |
| Washington | $46,210 | $59,110 | $75,060 |
| West Virginia | $35,090 | $46,590 | $62,890 |
| Wisconsin | $48,540 | $61,120 | $73,030 |
| Wyoming | $36,150 | $52,970 | $73,700 |
Even between cities, the salary of a athletic trainer can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for athletic trainers is Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls area, NY with an average salary of $88,090.The city with the lowest average salary for athletic trainers is South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area, KY with an average salary of $44,440.
Areas with highest average salaries for athletic trainers
Areas with lowest average salaries for athletic trainers
The number of athletic trainers in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of athletic trainers has increased by 1,050. On average, the number of athletic trainers has been increasing by 1.0% each year. The salary of athletic trainers has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of athletic trainers has increased by $9,310. On average, the salary of athletic trainers has been increasing by 4.5% each year.
Athletic Trainers are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for athletic trainers compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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