Personal Care & Fitness Missoula, MT Pop. 75,516

Athletic Trainer Salary in Missoula, Montana

The median athletic trainer salary in Missoula, MT is $54,917 per year, which is 2.0% above the national median and 7.4% above the Montana state average.

City Median
$54,917
vs State Avg
+$3,769
vs National
+$1,077
Cost of Living
102%

Athletic Trainer Salary in Missoula by Experience

In Missoula, 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 Missoula, MT

Percentile Missoula
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 Montana Cities

Bozeman, MT
$61,916
Pop. 53,293
Billings, MT
$51,686
Pop. 117,116
Helena, MT
$50,610
Pop. 32,315
Great Falls, MT
$47,379
Pop. 60,442

How to Become a Athletic Trainer in Missoula

Education

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