Athletic Trainers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for athletic trainers is $62,520, or — per hour. About 30,500 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $78,490 in California to $46,940 in Alabama.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 50 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $78,490 | — | 1,760 | 0.49 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $76,320 | — | 200 | 1.60 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $76,210 | — | 890 | 1.06 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $74,450 | — | 100 | 0.76 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $72,440 | — | 150 | 0.89 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $70,010 | — | 630 | 0.88 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $69,960 | — | 290 | 0.86 |
| 8 | New York | $66,230 | — | 1,370 | 0.72 |
| 9 | Utah | $65,980 | — | 340 | 0.99 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $65,390 | — | 820 | 1.42 |
| 11 | Illinois | $64,750 | — | 850 | 0.71 |
| 12 | Georgia | $64,590 | — | 860 | 0.90 |
| 13 | Colorado | $64,580 | — | 380 | 0.67 |
| 14 | Texas | $64,150 | — | 3,130 | 1.13 |
| 15 | Maryland | $63,970 | — | 320 | 0.60 |
| 16 | Washington | $63,750 | — | 240 | 0.35 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $63,750 | — | — | — |
| 18 | Wyoming | $63,190 | — | 60 | 1.03 |
| 19 | Vermont | $62,910 | — | 140 | 2.29 |
| 20 | Indiana | $62,780 | — | 1,040 | 1.66 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $62,760 | — | 810 | 2.13 |
| 22 | Maine | $61,970 | — | 180 | 1.47 |
| 23 | Virginia | $61,860 | — | 830 | 1.03 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $61,820 | — | 620 | 1.07 |
| 25 | Arizona | $61,710 | — | 590 | 0.93 |
| 26 | Ohio | $61,420 | — | 2,100 | 1.93 |
| 27 | Florida | $61,350 | — | 1,430 | 0.73 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $61,320 | — | 360 | 1.08 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $61,060 | — | 1,870 | 1.58 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $61,020 | — | 270 | 1.36 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $60,900 | — | 110 | 1.29 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $60,680 | — | 720 | 1.83 |
| 33 | Idaho | $60,410 | — | 170 | 1.04 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $60,200 | — | 210 | 1.54 |
| 35 | Montana | $60,090 | — | 50 | 0.51 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $59,850 | — | 580 | 0.90 |
| 37 | Nevada | $59,820 | — | 180 | 0.60 |
| 38 | Delaware | $59,650 | — | 50 | 0.50 |
| 39 | Michigan | $59,280 | — | 870 | 1.01 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $59,240 | — | 530 | 1.17 |
| 41 | Kansas | $59,140 | — | 390 | 1.37 |
| 42 | Missouri | $58,660 | — | 510 | 0.89 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $58,620 | — | 150 | 1.66 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $58,180 | — | 200 | 0.89 |
| 45 | Oregon | $57,790 | — | 280 | 0.73 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $57,240 | — | 240 | 0.93 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $56,540 | — | 990 | 1.02 |
| 48 | Iowa | $55,430 | — | 570 | 1.86 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $50,510 | — | 110 | 0.84 |
| 50 | Alabama | $46,940 | — | 840 | 2.02 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do athletic trainers make?
The median annual wage for athletic trainers in the United States is $62,520, or — per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $48,180, and the top 10% earn $88,760.
How many athletic trainers are employed in the U.S.?
About 30,500 people work as athletic trainers nationwide.
Which state pays athletic trainers the most?
California pays the most at a median of $78,490, followed by Hawaii ($76,320) and New Jersey ($76,210).
Which state pays athletic trainers the least?
Alabama has the lowest median at $46,940.
Where are athletic trainers jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Vermont at 2.29×.