Athletic Trainer Salary
Athletic Trainers earn a median $62,520 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$62,520
$30.06 per hour
Range
$48,180 – $88,760
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
30,500
across the U.S.
▲3.8%
Pay trend: The median for athletic trainers in the U.S. rose from $60,250 (May 2024) to $62,520 (May 2025). That beat inflation (2.4%), a real raise of about 1.4%.
What athletic trainers do
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
- Typical education
- Master's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +12.7% (much faster than average)
- Openings per year
- 2,400
- Self-employed
- 6%
Employment of athletic trainers is projected to grow 12.7% from 2025 to 2035, faster than the 3.5% average for all occupations. About 2,400 openings are expected each year, on average, including jobs left by workers who retire or switch careers.
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Athletic Trainer take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$52,415
per year · effective tax rate 16.2%
$4,368Monthly
$2,184Twice a month
$2,016Every 2 weeks
$25.20Hourly
- Federal income tax$5,322
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,876
- Medicare (1.45%)$907
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$52,415
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,180 | $23.16 | $40,893 |
| 25th percentile | $55,130 | $26.50 | $46,477 |
| Median (50th) | $62,520 | $30.06 | $52,415 |
| 75th percentile | $74,630 | $35.88 | $61,332 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $88,760 | $42.67 | $71,273 |
Athletic Trainer salary by state
| State | Median | 1-yr change | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $78,490 | +5.9% | $59,957 | $54,770 – $108,050 | 1,760 |
| Hawaii | $76,320 | +7.6% | $58,251 | $56,110 – $92,500 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $76,210 | −1.5% | $59,779 | $52,040 – $112,330 | 890 |
| District of Columbia | $74,450 | −0.7% | $57,813 | $59,290 – $143,050 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $72,440 | +16.3% | $57,553 | $47,030 – $84,130 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $70,010 | +9.9% | $54,802 | $50,560 – $104,850 | 630 |
| Connecticut | $69,960 | +4.3% | $55,774 | $50,900 – $112,140 | 290 |
| New York | $66,230 | +3.7% | $52,416 | $49,990 – $101,840 | 1,370 |
| Utah | $65,980 | +4.4% | $53,192 | $52,680 – $86,910 | 340 |
| Minnesota | $65,390 | +1.6% | $51,798 | $57,910 – $78,430 | 820 |
| Illinois | $64,750 | +4.2% | $51,146 | $49,240 – $93,020 | 850 |
| Georgia | $64,590 | +4.5% | $51,349 | $48,320 – $107,810 | 860 |
| Colorado | $64,580 | +3.0% | $51,937 | $53,390 – $86,170 | 380 |
| Texas | $64,150 | −3.4% | $53,725 | $54,750 – $99,480 | 3,130 |
| Maryland | $63,970 | +5.1% | $50,905 | $48,290 – $90,350 | 320 |
| Rhode Island | $63,750 | +9.6% | $51,629 | $46,600 – $86,580 | — |
| Washington | $63,750 | +5.6% | $53,403 | $49,290 – $88,610 | 240 |
| Wyoming | $63,190 | +3.9% | $52,953 | $48,360 – $82,570 | 60 |
| Vermont | $62,910 | +10.1% | $51,036 | $55,020 – $77,400 | 140 |
| Indiana | $62,780 | +8.7% | $50,801 | $47,510 – $76,730 | 1,040 |
| Louisiana | $62,760 | +0.4% | $51,111 | $50,120 – $78,880 | 810 |
| Maine | $61,970 | +6.6% | $48,972 | $48,140 – $79,180 | 180 |
| Virginia | $61,860 | +6.3% | $49,142 | $49,170 – $87,240 | 830 |
| Wisconsin | $61,820 | +2.1% | $49,913 | $47,360 – $78,160 | 620 |
| Arizona | $61,710 | +5.9% | $50,430 | $48,330 – $89,080 | 590 |
| Ohio | $61,420 | +0.9% | $50,624 | $49,700 – $75,100 | 2,100 |
| Florida | $61,350 | +5.0% | $51,475 | $48,890 – $80,370 | 1,430 |
| Oklahoma | $61,320 | −5.8% | $49,237 | $33,800 – $84,810 | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,060 | +3.5% | $49,367 | $46,960 – $77,920 | 1,870 |
| Nebraska | $61,020 | +6.3% | $49,313 | $48,480 – $76,080 | 270 |
| North Dakota | $60,900 | +4.3% | $51,113 | $48,220 – $77,360 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $60,680 | +17.7% | $48,930 | $45,500 – $82,480 | 720 |
| Idaho | $60,410 | +0.1% | $48,626 | $52,940 – $88,540 | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $60,200 | +9.1% | $50,551 | $46,640 – $93,050 | 210 |
| Montana | $60,090 | −2.4% | $48,395 | $51,380 – $101,460 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $59,850 | +10.8% | $50,269 | $44,030 – $75,510 | 580 |
| Nevada | $59,820 | +3.7% | $50,245 | $31,200 – $106,060 | 180 |
| Delaware | $59,650 | −1.8% | $47,475 | $41,080 – $88,490 | 50 |
| Michigan | $59,280 | +1.2% | $47,543 | $46,580 – $74,790 | 870 |
| South Carolina | $59,240 | +10.7% | $47,382 | $43,360 – $76,120 | 530 |
| Kansas | $59,140 | +7.5% | $47,199 | $47,160 – $78,600 | 390 |
| Missouri | $58,660 | +7.9% | $47,494 | $47,540 – $70,910 | 510 |
| South Dakota | $58,620 | +8.2% | $49,281 | $47,630 – $64,130 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $58,180 | +11.3% | $47,332 | $49,160 – $75,730 | 200 |
| Oregon | $57,790 | +0.6% | $44,387 | $50,420 – $86,120 | 280 |
| Arkansas | $57,240 | +7.0% | $46,153 | $47,350 – $72,900 | 240 |
| North Carolina | $56,540 | +6.7% | $45,863 | $46,740 – $77,000 | 990 |
| Iowa | $55,430 | +11.5% | $45,263 | $47,250 – $69,620 | 570 |
| West Virginia | $50,510 | +11.9% | $41,221 | $41,020 – $72,800 | 110 |
| Alabama | $46,940 | −12.5% | $37,814 | $38,110 – $63,840 | 840 |
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| Job | Median salary | Education | Growth 2025–35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $65,790 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.1% |
| Surgical Assistant | $66,800 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +6.1% |
| Genetic Counselor | $100,040 | Master's degree | +10.4% |
| Health Information Technologist and Medical Registrar | $68,020 | Associate's degree | +15.9% |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologist and Technician | $62,930 | Bachelor's degree | +2.7% |
| Recreational Therapist | $61,960 | Bachelor's degree | +4.8% |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse | $64,400 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +3.0% |
| Paramedic | $60,600 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.7% |
| Surgical Technologist | $64,650 | Postsecondary nondegree award | +5.0% |
| Hearing Aid Specialist | $65,160 | High school diploma or equivalent | +19.4% |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a athletic trainer make?
The national median salary for athletic trainers is $62,520 a year ($30.06 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,180 and the top 10% earn over $88,760. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays athletic trainers the most?
California has the highest median pay at $78,490.
How many athletic trainers are there in the U.S.?
About 30,500 people work as athletic trainers nationwide.