Personal Care & Fitness Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Athletic Trainer Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median athletic trainer salary in Wilmington, DE is $56,532 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$56,532
vs State Avg
+$2,154
vs National
+$2,692
Cost of Living
105%

Athletic Trainer Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level athletic trainer earns around $37,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $81,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$37,800
+$1,800 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$57,750
+$2,750 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$81,900
+$3,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $35,700
25th Percentile $44,100
Median (50th) $56,532
75th Percentile $71,400
90th Percentile $86,100

Athletic Trainer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$54,917
Pop. 33,398
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 Wilmington

Education

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