Athletic Trainer salary in New Jersey
What athletic trainers earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$76,210– per hour
vs U.S.+22%U.S. median $62,520
Middle half earn$60,800 – $93,540Top 10%: $112,330+
Jobs8901.06× the U.S. concentration
Athletic Trainer pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $76,500 | – | 1,330 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $63,840 | – | 770 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $62,350 | – | 170 |
| Trenton-Princeton, NJ | $78,910 | – | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Athletic Trainer pay in similar states
California · $78,490 Hawaii · $76,320 New Mexico · $72,440 Massachusetts · $70,010 Connecticut · $69,960 New York · $66,230
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make in New Jersey?
Athletic Trainers in New Jersey earned a median of $76,210 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, 22% more than the national median of $62,520. The middle half earned $60,800 to $93,540.
Where in New Jersey do athletic trainers earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Trenton-Princeton, NJ at $78,910.
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.