How much does an athletic trainer make in Boston?
$71,880a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $34.56 an hour or $5,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.56
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 20 of 160
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,560Median: $71,880Highest 10%: $108,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,560 | $24.31 | |
| 25th | $60,920 | $29.29 | |
| Median | $71,880 | $34.56 | |
| 75th | $87,470 | $42.05 | |
| 90th | $108,300 | $52.07 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers.
| Providence, RI | $64,290 |
| Worcester, MA | $61,020 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $34.56 ($71,880 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $71,880 against $62,520 nationally, 15% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $70,010, so Boston pays 3% more.
Where does Boston rank for athletic trainer pay?
20 of 160 metro areas with data.
How much does an athletic trainer make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,560 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,300 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.