Athletic Trainer salary in Iowa
What athletic trainers earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$55,430– per hour
vs U.S.−11%U.S. median $62,520
Middle half earn$49,160 – $62,250Top 10%: $69,620+
Jobs5701.86× the U.S. concentration
Athletic Trainer pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $50,110 | – | 180 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $59,180 | – | 110 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $54,460 | – | 80 |
| Iowa City, IA | $62,660 | – | 40 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $59,240 | – | 40 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $55,750 | – | 40 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $52,120 | – | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Athletic Trainer pay in similar states
Missouri · $58,660 South Dakota · $58,620 Mississippi · $58,180 Oregon · $57,790 Arkansas · $57,240 North Carolina · $56,540
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make in Iowa?
Athletic Trainers in Iowa earned a median of $55,430 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, 11% less than the national median of $62,520. The middle half earned $49,160 to $62,250.
Where in Iowa do athletic trainers earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Iowa City, IA at $62,660.
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.