Athletic Trainers pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for athletic trainers is $62,520 a year. About 30,500 people work in this job there.
Pay range for athletic trainers in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $48,180 |
| 25% of workers | $55,130 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62,520 |
| 75% of workers | $74,630 |
| 90% of workers | $88,760 |
Best-paying states for athletic trainers
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| California | $78,490 | 1,760 |
| Hawaii | $76,320 | 200 |
| New Jersey | $76,210 | 890 |
| District of Columbia | $74,450 | 100 |
| New Mexico | $72,440 | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $70,010 | 630 |
| Connecticut | $69,960 | 290 |
| New York | $66,230 | 1,370 |
| Utah | $65,980 | 340 |
| Minnesota | $65,390 | 820 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $46,940
- Arizona · $61,710
- California · $78,490
- Florida · $61,350
- Georgia · $64,590
- Illinois · $64,750
- Indiana · $62,780
- Iowa · $55,430
- Kentucky · $60,680
- Louisiana · $62,760
- Massachusetts · $70,010
- Michigan · $59,280
- Minnesota · $65,390
- Missouri · $58,660
- New Jersey · $76,210
- New York · $66,230
- North Carolina · $56,540
- Ohio · $61,420
- Pennsylvania · $61,060
- South Carolina · $59,240
- Tennessee · $59,850
- Texas · $64,150
- Virginia · $61,860
- Wisconsin · $61,820
Education, experience and outlook for athletic trainers
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $265,930 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $47,160 |
| Physical Therapists | $102,760 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,320 |
| Occupational Therapists | $100,330 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $45,130 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $68,380 |
| Chiropractors | $79,200 |
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