Athletic Trainer salary in Illinois
What athletic trainers earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,750– per hour
vs U.S.+4%U.S. median $62,520
Middle half earn$53,510 – $76,560Top 10%: $93,020+
Jobs8500.71× the U.S. concentration
Athletic Trainer pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $65,780 | – | 650 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,900 | – | 160 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $65,400 | – | 40 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $57,130 | – | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $52,120 | – | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Athletic Trainer pay in similar states
Minnesota · $65,390 Georgia · $64,590 Colorado · $64,580 Texas · $64,150 Maryland · $63,970 Rhode Island · $63,750
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make in Illinois?
Athletic Trainers in Illinois earned a median of $64,750 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, 4% more than the national median of $62,520. The middle half earned $53,510 to $76,560.
Where in Illinois do athletic trainers earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $65,780.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.