How much does an athletic trainer make in North Carolina?
$56,540a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in North Carolina. That is $27.18 an hour or $4,712 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.18
- Vs. national median
- -10%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,740Median: $56,540Highest 10%: $77,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,740 | $22.47 | |
| 25th | $51,000 | $24.52 | |
| Median | $56,540 | $27.18 | |
| 75th | $63,260 | $30.41 | |
| 90th | $77,000 | $37.02 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Virginia Beach, VA | $61,580 |
| Raleigh, NC | $59,770 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $58,930 |
| Charlotte, NC | $56,970 |
| Wilmington, NC | $55,980 |
| Hickory, NC | $53,440 |
| Asheville, NC | $52,610 |
| Greensboro, NC | $52,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athletic trainers.
| 44. Mississippi | $58,180 |
| 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 North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $27.18 ($56,540 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $56,540 against $62,520 nationally, 10% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for athletic trainer pay?
North Carolina ranks 47 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays athletic trainers the most?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC, with a median of $61,580 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.