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.
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 |
Best cities for athletic trainers (after tax & cost of living)
| # | Metro area | Median | Take-home | Real value* | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston, TX | $72,150 | $59,588 | $60,416 | 480 |
| 2 | Austin, TX | $64,150 | $53,725 | $54,784 | 650 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $76,500 | $59,114 | $52,516 | 1,330 |
| 4 | Los Angeles, CA | $76,890 | $58,983 | $51,938 | 560 |
| 5 | Boston, MA | $71,880 | $56,024 | $51,746 | 490 |
| 6 | Dallas, TX | $62,520 | $52,415 | $50,844 | 790 |
| 7 | Philadelphia, PA | $63,840 | $51,516 | $50,233 | 770 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $65,780 | $51,923 | $50,121 | 650 |
| 9 | Minneapolis, MN | $65,830 | $52,121 | $49,724 | 490 |
| 10 | Phoenix, AZ | $61,710 | $50,430 | $48,811 | 460 |
| 11 | Miami, FL | $63,560 | $53,250 | $46,648 | 490 |
*Take-home pay in U.S.-average dollars (BEA Regional Price Parities).
Highest-paying cities
- Los Angeles, CA — $76,890
- New York, NY — $76,500
- Houston, TX — $72,150
- Boston, MA — $71,880
- Minneapolis, MN — $65,830
- Chicago, IL — $65,780
- Austin, TX — $64,150
- Philadelphia, PA — $63,840
- Miami, FL — $63,560
- Dallas, TX — $62,520
- Phoenix, AZ — $61,710
Athletic Trainer salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | $78,490 | $59,957 | $54,770 – $108,050 | 1,760 |
| Hawaii | $76,320 | $58,251 | $56,110 – $92,500 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $76,210 | $59,779 | $52,040 – $112,330 | 890 |
| District of Columbia | $74,450 | $57,813 | $59,290 – $143,050 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $72,440 | $57,553 | $47,030 – $84,130 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $70,010 | $54,802 | $50,560 – $104,850 | 630 |
| Connecticut | $69,960 | $55,774 | $50,900 – $112,140 | 290 |
| New York | $66,230 | $52,416 | $49,990 – $101,840 | 1,370 |
| Utah | $65,980 | $53,192 | $52,680 – $86,910 | 340 |
| Minnesota | $65,390 | $51,798 | $57,910 – $78,430 | 820 |
| Illinois | $64,750 | $51,146 | $49,240 – $93,020 | 850 |
| Georgia | $64,590 | $51,349 | $48,320 – $107,810 | 860 |
| Colorado | $64,580 | $51,937 | $53,390 – $86,170 | 380 |
| Texas | $64,150 | $53,725 | $54,750 – $99,480 | 3,130 |
| Maryland | $63,970 | $50,905 | $48,290 – $90,350 | 320 |
| Rhode Island | $63,750 | $51,629 | $46,600 – $86,580 | — |
| Washington | $63,750 | $53,403 | $49,290 – $88,610 | 240 |
| Wyoming | $63,190 | $52,953 | $48,360 – $82,570 | 60 |
| Vermont | $62,910 | $51,036 | $55,020 – $77,400 | 140 |
| Indiana | $62,780 | $50,801 | $47,510 – $76,730 | 1,040 |
| Louisiana | $62,760 | $51,111 | $50,120 – $78,880 | 810 |
| Maine | $61,970 | $48,972 | $48,140 – $79,180 | 180 |
| Virginia | $61,860 | $49,142 | $49,170 – $87,240 | 830 |
| Wisconsin | $61,820 | $49,913 | $47,360 – $78,160 | 620 |
| Arizona | $61,710 | $50,430 | $48,330 – $89,080 | 590 |
| Ohio | $61,420 | $50,624 | $49,700 – $75,100 | 2,100 |
| Florida | $61,350 | $51,475 | $48,890 – $80,370 | 1,430 |
| Oklahoma | $61,320 | $49,237 | $33,800 – $84,810 | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,060 | $49,367 | $46,960 – $77,920 | 1,870 |
| Nebraska | $61,020 | $49,313 | $48,480 – $76,080 | 270 |
| North Dakota | $60,900 | $51,113 | $48,220 – $77,360 | 110 |
| Kentucky | $60,680 | $48,930 | $45,500 – $82,480 | 720 |
| Idaho | $60,410 | $48,626 | $52,940 – $88,540 | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $60,200 | $50,551 | $46,640 – $93,050 | 210 |
| Montana | $60,090 | $48,395 | $51,380 – $101,460 | 50 |
| Tennessee | $59,850 | $50,269 | $44,030 – $75,510 | 580 |
| Nevada | $59,820 | $50,245 | $31,200 – $106,060 | 180 |
| Delaware | $59,650 | $47,475 | $41,080 – $88,490 | 50 |
| Michigan | $59,280 | $47,543 | $46,580 – $74,790 | 870 |
| South Carolina | $59,240 | $47,382 | $43,360 – $76,120 | 530 |
| Kansas | $59,140 | $47,199 | $47,160 – $78,600 | 390 |
| Missouri | $58,660 | $47,494 | $47,540 – $70,910 | 510 |
| South Dakota | $58,620 | $49,281 | $47,630 – $64,130 | 150 |
| Mississippi | $58,180 | $47,332 | $49,160 – $75,730 | 200 |
| Oregon | $57,790 | $44,387 | $50,420 – $86,120 | 280 |
| Arkansas | $57,240 | $46,153 | $47,350 – $72,900 | 240 |
| North Carolina | $56,540 | $45,863 | $46,740 – $77,000 | 990 |
| Iowa | $55,430 | $45,263 | $47,250 – $69,620 | 570 |
| West Virginia | $50,510 | $41,221 | $41,020 – $72,800 | 110 |
| Alabama | $46,940 | $37,814 | $38,110 – $63,840 | 840 |
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. After taxes and local prices, Houston, TX offers the best real take-home pay of any metro area.
How many athletic trainers are there in the U.S.?
About 30,500 people work as athletic trainers nationwide.