Personal Care & Fitness Mobile, AL Pop. 187,041

Athletic Trainer Salary in Mobile, Alabama

The median athletic trainer salary in Mobile, AL is $45,764 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 2.3% below the Alabama state average.

City Median
$45,764
vs State Avg
$-1,077
vs National
$-8,076
Cost of Living
85%

Athletic Trainer Salary in Mobile by Experience

In Mobile, an entry-level athletic trainer earns around $30,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $66,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$30,600
$-5,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$46,750
$-8,250 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$66,300
$-11,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Mobile, AL

Percentile Mobile
10th Percentile $28,900
25th Percentile $35,700
Median (50th) $45,764
75th Percentile $57,800
90th Percentile $69,700

Athletic Trainer Salary in Other Alabama Cities

Huntsville, AL
$49,533
Pop. 216,963
Birmingham, AL
$48,456
Pop. 197,575
Tuscaloosa, AL
$47,379
Pop. 101,129
Montgomery, AL
$46,302
Pop. 200,603

How to Become a Athletic Trainer in Mobile

Education

Most athletic trainer positions require a bachelor's degree. Mobile and the surrounding Alabama area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Injury AssessmentRehabilitationTaping/BracingEmergency CareExercise ScienceCommunication

Job Outlook

Nationally, athletic trainer employment is projected to grow 17% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Mobile may vary based on local industry and population growth.