Athletic Trainer salary
What athletic trainers earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$62,520– per hour
Average pay$66,620– per hour
Middle half earn$55,130 – $74,630Top 10%: $88,760+
Jobs30,500Employed nationwide
Athletic Trainer salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $46,940 | – | 840 | 0.4 |
| Arizona | $61,710 | – | 590 | 0.18 |
| Arkansas | $57,240 | – | 240 | 0.18 |
| California | $78,490 | – | 1,760 | 0.1 |
| Colorado | $64,580 | – | 380 | 0.13 |
| Connecticut | $69,960 | – | 290 | 0.17 |
| Delaware | $59,650 | – | 50 | 0.1 |
| Florida | $61,350 | – | 1,430 | 0.14 |
| Georgia | $64,590 | – | 860 | 0.18 |
| Hawaii | $76,320 | – | 200 | 0.32 |
| Idaho | $60,410 | – | 170 | 0.2 |
| Illinois | $64,750 | – | 850 | 0.14 |
| Indiana | $62,780 | – | 1,040 | 0.33 |
| Iowa | $55,430 | – | 570 | 0.37 |
| Kansas | $59,140 | – | 390 | 0.27 |
| Kentucky | $60,680 | – | 720 | 0.36 |
| Louisiana | $62,760 | – | 810 | 0.42 |
| Maine | $61,970 | – | 180 | 0.29 |
| Maryland | $63,970 | – | 320 | 0.12 |
| Massachusetts | $70,010 | – | 630 | 0.17 |
| Michigan | $59,280 | – | 870 | 0.2 |
| Minnesota | $65,390 | – | 820 | 0.28 |
| Mississippi | $58,180 | – | 200 | 0.17 |
| Missouri | $58,660 | – | 510 | 0.17 |
| Montana | $60,090 | – | 50 | 0.1 |
| Nebraska | $61,020 | – | 270 | 0.27 |
| Nevada | $59,820 | – | 180 | 0.12 |
| New Hampshire | $60,200 | – | 210 | 0.3 |
| New Jersey | $76,210 | – | 890 | 0.21 |
| New Mexico | $72,440 | – | 150 | 0.17 |
| New York | $66,230 | – | 1,370 | 0.14 |
| North Carolina | $56,540 | – | 990 | 0.2 |
| North Dakota | $60,900 | – | 110 | 0.25 |
| Ohio | $61,420 | – | 2,100 | 0.38 |
| Oklahoma | $61,320 | – | 360 | 0.21 |
| Oregon | $57,790 | – | 280 | 0.14 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,060 | – | 1,870 | 0.31 |
| Rhode Island | $63,750 | – | – | – |
| South Carolina | $59,240 | – | 530 | 0.23 |
| South Dakota | $58,620 | – | 150 | 0.33 |
| Tennessee | $59,850 | – | 580 | 0.18 |
| Texas | $64,150 | – | 3,130 | 0.22 |
| Utah | $65,980 | – | 340 | 0.2 |
| Vermont | $62,910 | – | 140 | 0.45 |
| Virginia | $61,860 | – | 830 | 0.2 |
| Washington | $63,750 | – | 240 | 0.07 |
| West Virginia | $50,510 | – | 110 | 0.16 |
| Wisconsin | $61,820 | – | 620 | 0.21 |
| Wyoming | $63,190 | – | 60 | 0.2 |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $89,630 | 120 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $82,480 | 90 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $79,950 | 240 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $78,910 | 50 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $78,580 | 50 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,840 | 250 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $77,580 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $76,890 | 560 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $76,500 | 1,330 |
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $75,540 | 160 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $75,390 | 390 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,650 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $73,770 | 200 |
| Madison, WI | $72,780 | 130 |
| Albuquerque, NM | $72,440 | 90 |
Metro areas with the most athletic trainers
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,330 | $76,500 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 790 | $62,520 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 770 | $63,840 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 650 | $64,150 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 650 | $65,780 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 560 | $76,890 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 490 | $71,880 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 490 | $63,560 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 490 | $65,830 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 480 | $72,150 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 460 | $61,710 |
| Cleveland, OH | 430 | $61,800 |
| Columbus, OH | 430 | $61,420 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 430 | $63,370 |
| Birmingham, AL | 400 | $46,280 |
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Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make?
The median pay for athletic trainers in the U.S. was $62,520 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $55,130 and $74,630.
Which states pay athletic trainers the most?
The highest pay was in California ($78,490), Hawaii ($76,320), New Jersey ($76,210), New Mexico ($72,440), Massachusetts ($70,010). The lowest was in Alabama ($46,940), West Virginia ($50,510), Iowa ($55,430).
How many athletic trainers are there in the U.S.?
About 30,500 people were employed as athletic trainers in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.