The average salary for an athletic trainer in the United States is around $62,520 per year.
Avg Salary
Athletic trainers earn an average yearly salary of $62,520.
Wages typically start from $48,180 and go up to $88,760.
3% below national average Updated in 2025
Athletic trainer earnings by seniority
Top-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$42.67 per hour
$88,760 per year
Senior-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$35.88 per hour
$74,630 per year
Mid-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$30.06 per hour
$62,520 per year
Junior-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$26.50 per hour
$55,130 per year
Starting level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$23.16 per hour
$48,180 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Athletic trainer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $78,490 |
| Hawaii | $76,320 |
| New Jersey | $76,210 |
| District of Columbia | $74,450 |
| New Mexico | $72,440 |
| Massachusetts | $70,010 |
| Connecticut | $69,960 |
| New York | $66,230 |
| Utah | $65,980 |
| Minnesota | $65,390 |
| Illinois | $64,750 |
| Georgia | $64,590 |
| Colorado | $64,580 |
| Texas | $64,150 |
| Maryland | $63,970 |
| Rhode Island | $63,750 |
| Washington | $63,750 |
| Wyoming | $63,190 |
| Vermont | $62,910 |
| Indiana | $62,780 |
| Louisiana | $62,760 |
| Maine | $61,970 |
| Virginia | $61,860 |
| Wisconsin | $61,820 |
| Arizona | $61,710 |
| Ohio | $61,420 |
| Florida | $61,350 |
| Oklahoma | $61,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,060 |
| Nebraska | $61,020 |
| North Dakota | $60,900 |
| Kentucky | $60,680 |
| Idaho | $60,410 |
| New Hampshire | $60,200 |
| Montana | $60,090 |
| Tennessee | $59,850 |
| Nevada | $59,820 |
| Delaware | $59,650 |
| Michigan | $59,280 |
| South Carolina | $59,240 |
| Kansas | $59,140 |
| Missouri | $58,660 |
| South Dakota | $58,620 |
| Mississippi | $58,180 |
| Oregon | $57,790 |
| Arkansas | $57,240 |
| North Carolina | $56,540 |
| Iowa | $55,430 |
| West Virginia | $50,510 |
| Alabama | $46,940 |
| Alaska | $45,610 |
How do athletic trainer salaries compare to similar careers?
Athletic trainers earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than healthcare social workers but more than exercise physiologists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Healthcare social worker salary | $68K |
| Occupational therapy assistant salary | $72K |
| Substance abuse social worker salary | $60K |
| Art therapist salary | $62K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $62K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $63K |
| Hearing aid specialist salary | $65K |
| Mental health counselor salary | $59K |
| Massage therapist salary | $58K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $59K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)