Athletic Trainer salary in Michigan
What athletic trainers earn in Michigan and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,280– per hour
vs U.S.−5%U.S. median $62,520
Middle half earn$51,970 – $65,440Top 10%: $74,790+
Jobs8701.01× the U.S. concentration
Athletic Trainer pay in Michigan cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | $59,430 | – | 300 |
| Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI | $59,470 | – | 120 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $63,330 | – | 100 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $57,290 | – | 50 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $65,620 | – | 40 |
| Mid Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $53,730 | – | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Michigan
Athletic Trainer pay in similar states
Tennessee · $59,850 Nevada · $59,820 Delaware · $59,650 South Carolina · $59,240 Kansas · $59,140 Missouri · $58,660
Other healthcare salaries in Michigan
Registered Nurses · $94,300 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $35,000 Nursing Assistants · $39,570 Medical Assistants · $39,870 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,340 Physicians, All Other · $155,480 Dental Assistants · $48,820 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $65,460 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,260 Pharmacists · $137,860 Dental Hygienists · $83,790 Physical Therapists · $100,900
Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make in Michigan?
Athletic Trainers in Michigan earned a median of $59,280 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, 5% less than the national median of $62,520. The middle half earned $51,970 to $65,440.
Where in Michigan do athletic trainers earn the most?
Among areas in Michigan, pay was highest in Lansing-East Lansing, MI at $65,620.
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.