SOC 29-9091 · May 2025 · United States
Athletic Trainers
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Athletic Trainers across the United States is $62,520 per year, measured over 30,500 jobs. The highest state median is in California, at $78,490.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Athletic Trainers
Pay for this occupation varies by 67.2% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. California pays $78,490 and Alabama pays $46,940.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $78,490 | 1,760 | |
| 2 | Hawaii | $76,320 | 200 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $76,210 | 890 | |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $74,450 | 100 | |
| 5 | New Mexico | $72,440 | 150 | |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $70,010 | 630 | |
| 7 | Connecticut | $69,960 | 290 | |
| 8 | New York | $66,230 | 1,370 | |
| 9 | Utah | $65,980 | 340 | |
| 10 | Minnesota | $65,390 | 820 |
States with the most Athletic Trainers jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 3,130 | $64,150 | |
| 2 | Ohio | 2,100 | $61,420 | |
| 3 | Pennsylvania | 1,870 | $61,060 | |
| 4 | California | 1,760 | $78,490 | |
| 5 | Florida | 1,430 | $61,350 | |
| 6 | New York | 1,370 | $66,230 | |
| 7 | Indiana | 1,040 | $62,780 | |
| 8 | North Carolina | 990 | $56,540 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 890 | $76,210 | |
| 10 | Michigan | 870 | $59,280 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | $89,630 | 120 |
| 2 | McAllen | $82,480 | 90 |
| 3 | Riverside | $79,950 | 240 |
| 4 | Trenton | $78,910 | 50 |
| 5 | Corpus Christi | $78,580 | 50 |
| 6 | San Francisco | $77,840 | 250 |
| 7 | Sacramento | $77,580 | 60 |
| 8 | Los Angeles | $76,890 | 560 |
| 9 | New York | $76,500 | 1,330 |
| 10 | Urban Honolulu | $75,540 | 160 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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