Personal Care & Fitness Kearney, NE Pop. 33,464

Athletic Trainer Salary in Kearney, Nebraska

The median athletic trainer salary in Kearney, NE is $46,302 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 4.4% below the Nebraska state average.

City Median
$46,302
vs State Avg
$-2,154
vs National
$-7,538
Cost of Living
86%

Athletic Trainer Salary in Kearney by Experience

In Kearney, an entry-level athletic trainer earns around $30,960, while experienced professionals earn up to $67,080 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$30,960
$-5,040 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$47,300
$-7,700 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$67,080
$-10,920 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Kearney, NE

Percentile Kearney
10th Percentile $29,240
25th Percentile $36,120
Median (50th) $46,302
75th Percentile $58,480
90th Percentile $70,520

Athletic Trainer Salary in Other Nebraska Cities

Omaha, NE
$50,071
Pop. 486,051
Bellevue, NE
$49,533
Pop. 64,176
Lincoln, NE
$48,456
Pop. 291,082
Grand Island, NE
$45,226
Pop. 53,131

How to Become a Athletic Trainer in Kearney

Education

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