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
Salary guide
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.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+1.5%
Current median: $33.00/hr
Prior period: $32.50/hr
Job openings
+9.7%
181 recent postings
Previous period: 165 postings
Daily pay signal
$33.00/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Athletic Trainer postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $33.00/hr, up from $32.50/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$25.50
$53,040/yr
Median
$32.50
$67,600/yr
Top earners
$40.50
$84,240/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $33.00/hr | 172 |
Mar 2026 | $32.50/hr | 174 |
Feb 2026 | $33.50/hr | 86 |
Jan 2026 | $32.50/hr | 166 |
Dec 2025 | $32.00/hr | 145 |
Nov 2025 | $32.75/hr | 62 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$35.77
—
Estimated from national data
~$35.38
—
19 postings · 8 companies
$31.50
$30-$35
Estimated from national data
~$34.88
—
79 postings · 32 companies
$37.00
$33-$39
44 postings · 12 companies
$32.00
$26-$34
Estimated from national data
~$35.81
—
Estimated from national data
~$34.02
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Estimated from national data
~$31.54
—
23 postings · 16 companies
$30.00
$29-$36
21 postings · 5 companies
$32.50
$33-$34
Estimated from national data
~$35.67
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Estimated from national data
~$30.31
—
49 postings · 19 companies
$30.50
$30-$34
5 postings · 4 companies
$36.00
$35-$38
7 postings · 5 companies
$32.50
$33-$36
5 postings · 3 companies
$29.00
$29-$37
7 postings · 4 companies
$25.00
$22-$27
Estimated from national data
~$35.44
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Estimated from national data
~$34.38
—
9 postings · 5 companies
$36.00
$34-$37
26 postings · 9 companies
$31.25
$30-$34
9 postings · 6 companies
$30.00
$25-$36
40 postings · 16 companies
$31.75
$31-$34
Estimated from national data
~$35.05
—
7 postings · 4 companies
$24.50
$25-$34
Estimated from national data
~$31.83
—
Estimated from national data
~$29.15
—
10 postings · 4 companies
$36.00
$34-$43
6 postings · 4 companies
$29.75
$28-$30
13 postings · 7 companies
$30.00
$30-$36
Estimated from national data
~$28.24
—
34 postings · 18 companies
$34.75
$29-$40
33 postings · 8 companies
$32.50
$28-$34
6 postings · 2 companies
$26.50
$27-$29
48 postings · 17 companies
$25.50
$26-$29
Estimated from national data
~$29.46
—
8 postings · 7 companies
$34.00
$32-$36
21 postings · 8 companies
$30.00
$28-$37
Estimated from national data
~$27.51
—
7 postings · 3 companies
$32.50
$33-$34
Estimated from national data
~$27.97
—
Estimated from national data
~$29.07
—
26 postings · 12 companies
$34.75
$31-$36
15 postings · 4 companies
$33.00
$33-$33
Estimated from national data
~$30.12
—
14 postings · 3 companies
$30.25
$27-$38
44 postings · 14 companies
$33.50
$33-$40
Estimated from national data
~$34.47
—
27 postings · 7 companies
$32.50
$33-$35
Estimated from national data
~$35.55
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Athletic Trainer salaries.
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
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
See which companies pay the most and least for Athletic Trainer positions.
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
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
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Athletic Trainer | 124 | $32.00/hr |
| Exercise Science / Exercise Physiologist / Kinesiologist / Athletic Trainer -industrial Injury Prevention (atc, Ot, Pt, Pta, Cota, Ceas) | 69 | $36.00/hr |
| Certified Athletic Trainer | 31 | $32.00/hr |
| Certified Athletic Trainer - Industrial Injury Prevention (atc, Ot, Pt) | 25 | $36.00/hr |
| Athletic Trainer - Prn | 22 | $40.00/hr |
| Licensed Athletic Trainer | 12 | $32.50/hr |
| Athletic Trainer - Outreach | 9 | $35.00/hr |
| Athletic Trainer Ii | 8 | $32.00/hr |
| Exercise Science / Exercise Physiologist / Kinesiologist / Athletic Trainer -ergonomics Industrial Injury Prevention (atc, Ot, Pt, Ceas) | 7 | $36.00/hr |
| Athletic Trainer (flexologist) | 7 | $27.00/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Athletic Trainer salaries.
FAQ
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.
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.
There are currently 805 Athletic Trainer job postings across 77 states, from 208 different healthcare employers.
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.
Athletic Trainer pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 1.5%.
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.
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.
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
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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