How much does an athletic trainer make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $30.06 an hour or $5,210 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.06
- Average (mean)
- $66,620
- Jobs
- 30,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $48,180 | $23.16 | |
| 25th | $55,130 | $26.50 | |
| Median | $62,520 | $30.06 | |
| 75th | $74,630 | $35.88 | |
| 90th | $88,760 | $42.67 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $78,490 |
| Hawaii | $76,320 |
| New Jersey | $76,210 |
| District of Columbia | $74,450 |
| New Mexico | $72,440 |
| Massachusetts | $70,010 |
| Connecticut | $69,960 |
| New York | $66,230 |
| Utah | $65,980 |
| Minnesota | $65,390 |
| Illinois | $64,750 |
| Georgia | $64,590 |
| Colorado | $64,580 |
| Texas | $64,150 |
| Maryland | $63,970 |
| Rhode Island | $63,750 |
| Washington | $63,750 |
| Wyoming | $63,190 |
| Vermont | $62,910 |
| Indiana | $62,780 |
| Louisiana | $62,760 |
| Maine | $61,970 |
| Virginia | $61,860 |
| Wisconsin | $61,820 |
| Arizona | $61,710 |
| Ohio | $61,420 |
| Florida | $61,350 |
| Oklahoma | $61,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,060 |
| Nebraska | $61,020 |
| North Dakota | $60,900 |
| Kentucky | $60,680 |
| Idaho | $60,410 |
| New Hampshire | $60,200 |
| Montana | $60,090 |
| Tennessee | $59,850 |
| Nevada | $59,820 |
| Delaware | $59,650 |
| Michigan | $59,280 |
| South Carolina | $59,240 |
| Kansas | $59,140 |
| Missouri | $58,660 |
| South Dakota | $58,620 |
| Mississippi | $58,180 |
| Oregon | $57,790 |
| Arkansas | $57,240 |
| North Carolina | $56,540 |
| Iowa | $55,430 |
| West Virginia | $50,510 |
| Alabama | $46,940 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $89,630 |
| McAllen, TX | $82,480 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,950 |
| Trenton, NJ | $78,910 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $78,580 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,890 |
| New York, NY | $76,500 |
| Honolulu, HI | $75,540 |
| Washington, DC | $75,390 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,650 |
| San Diego, CA | $73,770 |
| Waterbury, CT | $72,800 |
| Madison, WI | $72,780 |
In other countries
Athletic Trainer belongs to the international group "Fitness and recreation instructors and program leaders".
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $30.06 ($62,520 a year).
How much does an athletic trainer make a month?
About $5,210 a month before tax, based on a median of $62,520 a year.
How much does an athletic trainer make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $48,180 or less a year ($23.16 an hour); the top 10% make $88,760 or more.
Which state pays athletic trainers the most?
California, with a median of $78,490 a year, followed by Hawaii ($76,320) and New Jersey ($76,210).
Which city pays athletic trainers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $89,630 a year.
How many athletic trainers are there in the United States?
About 30,500 people work as athletic trainers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.