How much does an athletic trainer make in Seattle?
$69,980a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $33.64 an hour or $5,832 a month.
- Hourly
- $33.64
- Vs. national median
- +12%
- Rank among cities
- 24 of 160
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,910Median: $69,980Highest 10%: $102,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,910 | $22.07 | |
| 25th | $59,130 | $28.43 | |
| Median | $69,980 | $33.64 | |
| 75th | $82,000 | $39.42 | |
| 90th | $102,400 | $49.24 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers.
| Portland, OR | $59,370 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $33.64 ($69,980 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $69,980 against $62,520 nationally, 12% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $63,750, so Seattle pays 10% more.
Where does Seattle rank for athletic trainer pay?
24 of 160 metro areas with data.
How much does an athletic trainer make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,400 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.