Athletic Trainer salary in North Carolina
What athletic trainers earn in North Carolina and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$56,540– per hour
vs U.S.−10%U.S. median $62,520
Middle half earn$51,000 – $63,260Top 10%: $77,000+
Jobs9901.02× the U.S. concentration
Athletic Trainer pay in North Carolina cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $56,970 | – | 310 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $61,580 | – | 190 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $58,930 | – | 120 |
| Greensboro-High Point, NC | $52,250 | – | 80 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $59,770 | – | 70 |
| Asheville, NC | $52,610 | – | 50 |
| Western North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $52,150 | – | 50 |
| Central North Carolina nonmetropolitan area | $55,070 | – | 40 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC | $53,440 | – | 30 |
| Wilmington, NC | $55,980 | – | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in North Carolina
Athletic Trainer pay in similar states
Missouri · $58,660 South Dakota · $58,620 Mississippi · $58,180 Oregon · $57,790 Arkansas · $57,240 Iowa · $55,430
Other healthcare salaries in North Carolina
Registered Nurses · $84,350 Nursing Assistants · $38,460 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $31,240 Medical Assistants · $45,140 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,530 Physicians, All Other · $260,330 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,650 Dental Assistants · $50,380 Pharmacists · $138,860 Nurse Practitioners · $128,990 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,450
Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make in North Carolina?
Athletic Trainers in North Carolina earned a median of $56,540 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, 10% less than the national median of $62,520. The middle half earned $51,000 to $63,260.
Where in North Carolina do athletic trainers earn the most?
Among areas in North Carolina, pay was highest in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC at $61,580.
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.