Athletic Trainers Salary by State
The national median pay for athletic trainers is $62,520 a year. By state, it ranges from $46,940 in Alabama to $78,490 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $48,180
- 25th percentile
- $55,130
- Median
- $62,520
- 75th percentile
- $74,630
- Top 10%
- $88,760
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 30,500 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $78,490 | +26% | $54,770 | $108,050 | 1,760 |
| 2 | Hawaii | $76,320 | +22% | $56,110 | $92,500 | 200 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $76,210 | +22% | $52,040 | $112,330 | 890 |
| 4 | District of Columbia | $74,450 | +19% | $59,290 | $143,050 | 100 |
| 5 | New Mexico | $72,440 | +16% | $47,030 | $84,130 | 150 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $70,010 | +12% | $50,560 | $104,850 | 630 |
| 7 | Connecticut | $69,960 | +12% | $50,900 | $112,140 | 290 |
| 8 | New York | $66,230 | +6% | $49,990 | $101,840 | 1,370 |
| 9 | Utah | $65,980 | +6% | $52,680 | $86,910 | 340 |
| 10 | Minnesota | $65,390 | +5% | $57,910 | $78,430 | 820 |
| 11 | Illinois | $64,750 | +4% | $49,240 | $93,020 | 850 |
| 12 | Georgia | $64,590 | +3% | $48,320 | $107,810 | 860 |
| 13 | Colorado | $64,580 | +3% | $53,390 | $86,170 | 380 |
| 14 | Texas | $64,150 | +3% | $54,750 | $99,480 | 3,130 |
| 15 | Maryland | $63,970 | +2% | $48,290 | $90,350 | 320 |
| 16 | Rhode Island | $63,750 | +2% | $46,600 | $86,580 | Not published |
| 17 | Washington | $63,750 | +2% | $49,290 | $88,610 | 240 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $63,190 | +1% | $48,360 | $82,570 | 60 |
| 19 | Vermont | $62,910 | +1% | $55,020 | $77,400 | 140 |
| 20 | Indiana | $62,780 | 0% | $47,510 | $76,730 | 1,040 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $62,760 | 0% | $50,120 | $78,880 | 810 |
| 22 | Maine | $61,970 | −1% | $48,140 | $79,180 | 180 |
| 23 | Virginia | $61,860 | −1% | $49,170 | $87,240 | 830 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $61,820 | −1% | $47,360 | $78,160 | 620 |
| 25 | Arizona | $61,710 | −1% | $48,330 | $89,080 | 590 |
| 26 | Ohio | $61,420 | −2% | $49,700 | $75,100 | 2,100 |
| 27 | Florida | $61,350 | −2% | $48,890 | $80,370 | 1,430 |
| 28 | Oklahoma | $61,320 | −2% | $33,800 | $84,810 | 360 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $61,060 | −2% | $46,960 | $77,920 | 1,870 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $61,020 | −2% | $48,480 | $76,080 | 270 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $60,900 | −3% | $48,220 | $77,360 | 110 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $60,680 | −3% | $45,500 | $82,480 | 720 |
| 33 | Idaho | $60,410 | −3% | $52,940 | $88,540 | 170 |
| 34 | New Hampshire | $60,200 | −4% | $46,640 | $93,050 | 210 |
| 35 | Montana | $60,090 | −4% | $51,380 | $101,460 | 50 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $59,850 | −4% | $44,030 | $75,510 | 580 |
| 37 | Nevada | $59,820 | −4% | $31,200 | $106,060 | 180 |
| 38 | Delaware | $59,650 | −5% | $41,080 | $88,490 | 50 |
| 39 | Michigan | $59,280 | −5% | $46,580 | $74,790 | 870 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $59,240 | −5% | $43,360 | $76,120 | 530 |
| 41 | Kansas | $59,140 | −5% | $47,160 | $78,600 | 390 |
| 42 | Missouri | $58,660 | −6% | $47,540 | $70,910 | 510 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $58,620 | −6% | $47,630 | $64,130 | 150 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $58,180 | −7% | $49,160 | $75,730 | 200 |
| 45 | Oregon | $57,790 | −8% | $50,420 | $86,120 | 280 |
| 46 | Arkansas | $57,240 | −8% | $47,350 | $72,900 | 240 |
| 47 | North Carolina | $56,540 | −10% | $46,740 | $77,000 | 990 |
| 48 | Iowa | $55,430 | −11% | $47,250 | $69,620 | 570 |
| 49 | West Virginia | $50,510 | −19% | $41,020 | $72,800 | 110 |
| 50 | Alabama | $46,940 | −25% | $38,110 | $63,840 | 840 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Athletic Trainers salary questions
Which state pays athletic trainers the most?
California, with a median of $78,490 a year (+26% vs. the national median of $62,520). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays athletic trainers the least?
Alabama, with a median of $46,940 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most athletic trainers work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 3,130, with a median of $64,150.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.