How much does an athletic trainer make in Chicago?
$65,780a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $31.63 an hour or $5,482 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.63
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 36 of 160
- Jobs in the area
- 650
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,280Median: $65,780Highest 10%: $89,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,280 | $24.17 | |
| 25th | $55,750 | $26.80 | |
| Median | $65,780 | $31.63 | |
| 75th | $77,820 | $37.41 | |
| 90th | $89,800 | $43.17 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers.
| St. Louis, MO | $59,900 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $31.63 ($65,780 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $65,780 against $62,520 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $64,750, so Chicago pays 2% more.
Where does Chicago rank for athletic trainer pay?
36 of 160 metro areas with data.
How much does an athletic trainer make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,800 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.