Athletic Trainers pay in Alabama
In Alabama, the median pay for athletic trainers is $46,940 a year. About 840 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($62,520). Alabama ranks 50th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for athletic trainers in Alabama
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38,110 |
| 25% of workers | $40,980 |
| Half of workers (median) | $46,940 |
| 75% of workers | $60,870 |
| 90% of workers | $63,840 |
Athletic Trainers pay in Alabama metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn-Opelika | $61,410 | 40 |
| Huntsville | $51,550 | 90 |
| Mobile | $50,070 | 60 |
| Birmingham | $46,280 | 400 |
| Montgomery | $43,850 | 60 |
Alabama unemployment rate: 3.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $272,610 |
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| Physical Therapists | $97,290 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,430 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $39,180 |
| Occupational Therapists | $94,050 |
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