Athletic Trainer salary in Tennessee
What athletic trainers earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,850– per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $62,520
Middle half earn$50,540 – $63,160Top 10%: $75,510+
Jobs5800.90× the U.S. concentration
Athletic Trainer pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $61,830 | – | 230 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $58,000 | – | 100 |
| Knoxville, TN | $59,570 | – | 70 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $57,350 | – | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Athletic Trainer pay in similar states
Idaho · $60,410 New Hampshire · $60,200 Montana · $60,090 Nevada · $59,820 Delaware · $59,650 Michigan · $59,280
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make in Tennessee?
Athletic Trainers in Tennessee earned a median of $59,850 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $62,520. The middle half earned $50,540 to $63,160.
Where in Tennessee do athletic trainers earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $61,830.
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.