How much does an athletic trainer make in Atlanta?
$66,140a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $31.80 an hour or $5,512 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.80
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 160
- Jobs in the area
- 360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,310Median: $66,140Highest 10%: $120,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,310 | $24.19 | |
| 25th | $56,820 | $27.32 | |
| Median | $66,140 | $31.80 | |
| 75th | $86,770 | $41.72 | |
| 90th | $120,700 | $58.00 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers.
| Athens, GA | $64,590 |
| Gainesville, GA | $59,750 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $57,350 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $31.80 ($66,140 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Atlanta than the national average?
Yes: $66,140 against $62,520 nationally, 6% more.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $64,590, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for athletic trainer pay?
32 of 160 metro areas with data.
How much does an athletic trainer make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $120,700 or more.
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.