Athletic Trainers Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for athletic trainers in the U.S. is $62,520, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $62,520
- Mean annual wage
- $66,620
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 30,500
30,500 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $48,180 | — |
| 25th percentile | $55,130 | — |
| Median (50th) | $62,520 | — |
| 75th percentile | $74,630 | — |
| 90th percentile | $88,760 | — |
Highest-paying states for athletic trainers
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Lowest-paying states
- Alabama: $46,940 median annual wage
- West Virginia: $50,510 median annual wage
- Iowa: $55,430 median annual wage
- North Carolina: $56,540 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $57,240 median annual wage
About this occupation
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
Typical tasks
- Travel with athletic teams to be available at sporting events.
- Advise athletes on the proper use of equipment.
- Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.
- Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
- Perform team support duties, such as running errands, maintaining equipment, or stocking supplies.
- File athlete insurance claims and communicate with insurance providers.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Master's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 6.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 12.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.8% |
| Master's degree | 34.9% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 6.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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