How much does an athletic trainer make in Iowa?
$55,430a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in Iowa. That is $26.65 an hour or $4,619 a month.
- Hourly
- $26.65
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among states
- 48 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,250Median: $55,430Highest 10%: $69,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| 25th | $49,160 | $23.63 | |
| Median | $55,430 | $26.65 | |
| 75th | $62,250 | $29.93 | |
| 90th | $69,620 | $33.47 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Iowa City, IA | $62,660 |
| Omaha, NE | $59,180 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $54,460 |
| Davenport, IA | $52,120 |
| Des Moines, IA | $50,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athletic trainers.
| 45. Oregon | $57,790 |
| 46. Arkansas | $57,240 |
| 47. North Carolina | $56,540 |
| 48. Iowa | $55,430 |
| 49. West Virginia | $50,510 |
| 50. Alabama | $46,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $26.65 ($55,430 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $55,430 against $62,520 nationally, 11% less.
Where does Iowa rank for athletic trainer pay?
Iowa ranks 48 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays athletic trainers the most?
Iowa City, IA, with a median of $62,660 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.