Personal Care & Fitness Newark, DE Pop. 33,398

Athletic Trainer Salary in Newark, Delaware

The median athletic trainer salary in Newark, DE is $54,917 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 1.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$54,917
vs State Avg
+$539
vs National
+$1,077
Cost of Living
102%

Athletic Trainer Salary in Newark by Experience

In Newark, an entry-level athletic trainer earns around $36,720, while experienced professionals earn up to $79,560 per year. The local cost of living index is 102% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$36,720
+$720 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$56,100
+$1,100 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$79,560
+$1,560 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Newark, DE

Percentile Newark
10th Percentile $34,680
25th Percentile $42,840
Median (50th) $54,917
75th Percentile $69,360
90th Percentile $83,640

Athletic Trainer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Wilmington, DE
$56,532
Pop. 70,898
Bear, DE
$53,302
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$52,763
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$51,686
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Athletic Trainer in Newark

Education

Most athletic trainer positions require a bachelor's degree. Newark and the surrounding Delaware 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 Newark may vary based on local industry and population growth.