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Athletic Trainer salary:
$32.50/hr

The median Athletic Trainer salary is $32.50 per hour, or $67,600 per year, based on 805 job postings across 77 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.

$32.50

Median hourly

$67,600

Annual salary

$26-$41

Pay range

77

States tracked

Data from 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30Source: active healthcare job postings and listed pay ranges

Salary guide

What should a Athletic Trainer make in 2026?

A typical Athletic Trainer earns $32.50/hr, with most posted roles landing between $29.00 and $37.00/hr.

Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +1.5% movement versus the prior period.

Location matters: Seattle, WASHINGTON is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Denver, COLORADO sits near the lower end.

Pay range

Most Athletic Trainer roles cluster between $29.00 and $37.00/hr.

The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.

Lower endTypical marketTop end
$25.50$32.50 median$40.50

Entry / low

$25.50

$53,040/yr

Median

$32.50

$67,600/yr

Top earners

$40.50

$84,240/yr

BY LOCATION

Athletic Trainer salary by state

See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.

ALAlabamaEst.
~$35.77/hr
AKAlaskaEst.
~$35.38/hr
AZArizona
$31.50/hr
19 postings8 companies
ARArkansasEst.
~$34.88/hr
CACalifornia
$37.00/hr
79 postings32 companies
COColorado
$32.00/hr
44 postings12 companies
CTConnecticutEst.
~$35.81/hr
DEDelawareEst.
~$34.02/hr
DCDistrict of ColumbiaEst.
~$31.54/hr
FLFlorida
$30.00/hr
23 postings16 companies
GAGeorgia
$32.50/hr
21 postings5 companies
HIHawaiiEst.
~$35.67/hr
IDIdahoEst.
~$30.31/hr
ILIllinois
$30.50/hr
49 postings19 companies
INIndiana
$36.00/hr
5 postings4 companies

Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.

BY CITY

Top paying cities for Athletic Trainers

See which cities offer the highest and lowest Athletic Trainer salaries.

Top paying cities for Athletic Trainers

Seattle

Washington · 16 postings

$40.00/hr

San Diego

California · 12 postings

$37.00/hr

Charlotte

North Carolina · 11 postings

$32.50/hr

Denver

Colorado · 10 postings

$31.50/hr

Lower paying cities for Athletic Trainers

Denver

Colorado · 10 postings

$31.50/hr

Charlotte

North Carolina · 11 postings

$32.50/hr

San Diego

California · 12 postings

$37.00/hr

Seattle

Washington · 16 postings

$40.00/hr

BY EMPLOYER

Athletic Trainer salary by employer

See which companies pay the most and least for Athletic Trainer positions.

Top paying employers for Athletic Trainers

Go4

22 postings

$55.50/hr

Fit For Work

7 postings

$47.50/hr

Dorn

6 postings

$43.75/hr

Concentra

38 postings

$40.00/hr

Novacare

5 postings

$40.00/hr

Lower paying employers for Athletic Trainers

Stretchlab Hudson

5 postings

$22.50/hr

Stretchlab

5 postings

$24.50/hr

Crystal Clinic Orthopaedic Center

18 postings

$25.50/hr

Sanford Health

10 postings

$27.00/hr

Ati Physical Therapy

9 postings

$27.50/hr

RELATED POSITIONS

Similar Athletic Trainer job titles and pay

Athletic Trainer$32.00/hr
124 postings$66,560/yr
Exercise Science / Exercise Physiologist / Kinesiologist / Athletic Trainer -industrial Injury Prevention (atc, Ot, Pt, Pta, Cota, Ceas)$36.00/hr
69 postings$74,880/yr
Certified Athletic Trainer$32.00/hr
31 postings$66,560/yr
Certified Athletic Trainer - Industrial Injury Prevention (atc, Ot, Pt)$36.00/hr
25 postings$74,880/yr
Athletic Trainer - Prn$40.00/hr
22 postings$83,200/yr
Licensed Athletic Trainer$32.50/hr
12 postings$67,600/yr
Athletic Trainer - Outreach$35.00/hr
9 postings$72,800/yr
Athletic Trainer Ii$32.00/hr
8 postings$66,560/yr

PAY FACTORS

What affects Athletic Trainer pay

How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Athletic Trainer salaries.

By Shift Type

By Contract Length

By Employment Type

fulltime413
$31.50
parttime166
$33.50
per diem76
$37.50
Not Specified69
$32.00
prn39
$32.50
contract35
$47.50

FAQ

Common questions about Athletic Trainer pay

What is the average Athletic Trainer salary?

The median Athletic Trainer salary is $32.50 per hour, or $67,600 annually. Pay ranges from $25.50/hr (10th percentile) to $40.50/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.

Which states pay Athletic Trainers the most?

Based on 805 job postings, the highest paying states for Athletic Trainers include California, Indiana, Maryland. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.

How many Athletic Trainer jobs are available?

There are currently 805 Athletic Trainer job postings across 77 states, from 208 different healthcare employers.

What factors affect Athletic Trainer pay?

Athletic Trainer pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.

Is Athletic Trainer pay going up or down?

Athletic Trainer pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 1.5%.

What is the highest paying Athletic Trainer specialty?

Athletic Trainer pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $4.50 to $8.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.

Do Athletic Trainers get paid more in cities or rural areas?

Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Seattle offer $40.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $31.50/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.

How much do entry-level Athletic Trainers make?

Entry-level Athletic Trainers typically earn around $25.50 to $29.00 per hour ($53,040 to $60,320 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $32.50/hr.

DATA METHOD

How this salary page is calculated

Source

Based on 805 active postings with listed compensation for Athletic Trainer. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.

Range

Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.

Freshness

Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.

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