Personal Care & Fitness Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Athletic Trainer Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median athletic trainer salary in Shreveport, LA is $45,764 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$45,764
vs State Avg
$-3,230
vs National
$-8,076
Cost of Living
85%

Athletic Trainer Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, 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 Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
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 Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$52,763
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$49,533
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$47,379
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$46,302
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Athletic Trainer in Shreveport

Education

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