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Athletic Trainers salary in United States

The median athletic trainers salary is $62,520 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.

Lower (p10)
$48,180
Median (p50)
$62,520
Top (p90)
$88,760
Sample size
30,500

Pay distribution · p10 to p90

Lower (p10)$48,180
p25$55,130
Median$62,520
p75$74,630
Top (p90)$88,760
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Athletic Trainers salary by region

California$78,490
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ$76,500
New Jersey$76,210
Massachusetts$70,010
New York$66,230
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$65,780
Minnesota$65,390
Illinois$64,750
Georgia$64,590
Texas$64,150

Pay trend

Up 8.3% from 2023 to 2025.

$61,5402023
$63,9602024
$66,6202025

Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology

Athletic Trainers salary FAQs

What is the average Athletic Trainers salary in United States?

The median Athletic Trainers salary in United States is $62,520 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of athletic trainerss earn more than this and half earn less.

How much does a Athletic Trainers earn per year in the US?

Pay typically ranges from about $48,180 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $88,760 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $62,520.

Do Athletic Trainers salaries vary by region in the US?

Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $78,490, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.

Where does this Athletic Trainers salary data come from?

These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.

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