How much does an athletic trainer make in Kentucky?
$60,680a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in Kentucky. That is $29.17 an hour or $5,057 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.17
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,500Median: $60,680Highest 10%: $82,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,500 | $21.88 | |
| 25th | $50,010 | $24.04 | |
| Median | $60,680 | $29.17 | |
| 75th | $66,640 | $32.04 | |
| 90th | $82,480 | $39.65 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Huntington, WV | $64,360 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $62,010 |
| Lexington, KY | $61,710 |
| Louisville, KY | $60,190 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $56,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athletic trainers.
| 29. Pennsylvania | $61,060 |
| 30. Nebraska | $61,020 |
| 31. North Dakota | $60,900 |
| 32. Kentucky | $60,680 |
| 33. Idaho | $60,410 |
| 34. New Hampshire | $60,200 |
| 35. Montana | $60,090 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $29.17 ($60,680 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $60,680 against $62,520 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for athletic trainer pay?
Kentucky ranks 32 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays athletic trainers the most?
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH, with a median of $64,360 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.