Athletic Trainers
Occupation
$60,250
National Median Salary
—
Median Hourly Wage
28,950
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+38.9%
10 Year Change
$43,370
2014 Median
$60,250
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Athletic Trainers
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Spectator Sports | $72,840 | 1,670 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $72,640 | 1,740 |
| Junior Colleges | $70,370 | 430 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services | $67,730 | — |
| Offices of All Other Health Practitioners | $66,230 | — |
Top Paying States for Athletic Trainers
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $77,350 | 740 |
| District of Columbia | $74,990 | 120 |
| California | $74,150 | 1,760 |
| Hawaii | $70,930 | 160 |
| Connecticut | $67,090 | 280 |
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Spectator Sports
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Junior Colleges
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Offices of All Other Health Practitioners
Elementary and Secondary Schools
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Outpatient Care Centers
Other Schools and Instruction
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Offices of Physicians
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
