Athletic Trainer Salary
Athletic trainers prevent, diagnose, and treat muscle and bone injuries for athletes and physically active individuals.
Athletic Trainer Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level athletic trainers earn around $36,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $55,000. Senior-level athletic trainers can earn $78,000 or more.
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The salary range for athletic trainers varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $34,000, while the top 10% earn $82,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $34,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $42,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $53,840 |
| 75th Percentile | $68,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $82,000 |
Athletic Trainer Salary by State
Athletic Trainer salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $91,528, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $44,687.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $91,528 | Details → |
| #2 California | $74,299 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $72,684 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $66,762 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $65,685 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $61,916 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $61,916 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $60,301 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $59,224 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $59,224 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $56,532 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $56,532 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $56,532 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $55,994 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $54,378 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $54,378 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $52,763 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $52,763 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $52,225 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $52,225 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $52,225 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $52,225 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $51,686 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $51,148 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $51,148 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $50,610 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $50,071 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $50,071 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $49,533 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $49,533 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $49,533 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $49,533 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $48,994 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $48,456 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $48,456 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $48,456 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $48,456 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $48,456 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $47,918 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $47,918 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $47,918 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $47,379 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $47,379 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $46,841 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $46,841 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $46,841 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $46,302 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $45,226 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $45,226 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $44,687 | Details → |
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- ● Evaluate and treat sports injuries
- ● Develop injury prevention programs
- ● Apply therapeutic modalities
- ● Create rehabilitation programs
- ● Advise athletes on conditioning
Top Skills
Education Required
Bachelor's degree
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 17% growth over the next decade
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