How much does an athletic trainer make in Illinois?
$64,750a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in Illinois. That is $31.13 an hour or $5,396 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.13
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,240Median: $64,750Highest 10%: $93,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,240 | $23.67 | |
| 25th | $53,510 | $25.73 | |
| Median | $64,750 | $31.13 | |
| 75th | $76,560 | $36.81 | |
| 90th | $93,020 | $44.72 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $65,780 |
| Champaign, IL | $65,400 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,900 |
| Davenport, IA | $52,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athletic trainers.
| 8. New York | $66,230 |
| 9. Utah | $65,980 |
| 10. Minnesota | $65,390 |
| 11. Illinois | $64,750 |
| 12. Georgia | $64,590 |
| 13. Colorado | $64,580 |
| 14. Texas | $64,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $31.13 ($64,750 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $64,750 against $62,520 nationally, 4% more.
Where does Illinois rank for athletic trainer pay?
Illinois ranks 11 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays athletic trainers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $65,780 a year.
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.