How much does an athletic trainer make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $36.25 an hour or $6,283 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.25
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among cities
- 11 of 160
- Jobs in the area
- 390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,300 | $28.51 | |
| 25th | $62,080 | $29.85 | |
| Median | $75,390 | $36.25 | |
| 75th | $94,740 | $45.55 | |
| 90th | $109,900 | $52.82 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $36.25 ($75,390 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $75,390 against $62,520 nationally, 21% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $74,450, so Washington pays 1% more.
Where does Washington rank for athletic trainer pay?
11 of 160 metro areas with data.
How much does an athletic trainer make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,300 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,900 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.