Athletic Trainer salary in Kentucky
What athletic trainers earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,680– per hour
vs U.S.−3%U.S. median $62,520
Middle half earn$50,010 – $66,640Top 10%: $82,480+
Jobs7201.83× the U.S. concentration
Athletic Trainer pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $62,010 | – | 400 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $60,190 | – | 240 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $61,710 | – | 170 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $64,360 | – | 70 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $56,630 | – | 60 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $52,790 | – | 50 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $47,730 | – | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Athletic Trainer pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $61,060 Nebraska · $61,020 North Dakota · $60,900 Idaho · $60,410 New Hampshire · $60,200 Montana · $60,090
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make in Kentucky?
Athletic Trainers in Kentucky earned a median of $60,680 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, 3% less than the national median of $62,520. The middle half earned $50,010 to $66,640.
Where in Kentucky do athletic trainers earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH at $64,360.
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.