Athletic Trainers pay in Kentucky
In Kentucky, the median pay for athletic trainers is $60,680 a year. About 720 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($62,520). Kentucky ranks 32nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for athletic trainers in Kentucky
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $45,500 |
| 25% of workers | $50,010 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60,680 |
| 75% of workers | $66,640 |
| 90% of workers | $82,480 |
Athletic Trainers pay in Kentucky metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette | $61,710 | 170 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County | $60,190 | 240 |
| Bowling Green | $56,630 | 60 |
Kentucky unemployment rate: 4.7% (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 |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapists | $100,710 |
| Physicians, All Other | $327,390 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $35,570 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $61,480 |
| Occupational Therapists | $97,650 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $45,280 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $40,370 |
| Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars | $49,330 |
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