Athletic Trainers pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for athletic trainers is $56,540 a year. About 990 people work in this job there.
That is 10% lower than the U.S. median ($62,520). North Carolina ranks 47th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for athletic trainers in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46,740 |
| 25% of workers | $51,000 |
| Half of workers (median) | $56,540 |
| 75% of workers | $63,260 |
| 90% of workers | $77,000 |
Athletic Trainers pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh-Cary | $59,770 | 70 |
| Winston-Salem | $58,930 | 120 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $56,970 | 310 |
| Wilmington | $55,980 | 30 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $53,440 | 30 |
| Asheville | $52,610 | 50 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $52,250 | 80 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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)
Related jobs in North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $260,330 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $46,450 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $43,840 |
| Physical Therapists | $99,910 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $40,630 |
| Occupational Therapists | $92,940 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $67,540 |
| Chiropractors | $91,540 |
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