How much does an athletic trainer make in Madison?
$72,780a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $34.99 an hour or $6,065 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.99
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among cities
- 15 of 160
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,760Median: $72,780Highest 10%: $78,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,760 | $30.17 | |
| 25th | $65,400 | $31.44 | |
| Median | $72,780 | $34.99 | |
| 75th | $77,990 | $37.50 | |
| 90th | $78,170 | $37.58 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers.
| Minneapolis, MN | $65,830 |
| Duluth, MN | $64,460 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $60,640 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $34.99 ($72,780 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $72,780 against $62,520 nationally, 16% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $61,820, so Madison pays 18% more.
Where does Madison rank for athletic trainer pay?
15 of 160 metro areas with data.
How much does an athletic trainer make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,760 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,170 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.