Athletic Trainers Salary in Kentucky
Athletic Trainers in Kentucky earn a median of $60,680 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,680
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($62,520)
- Rank among states
- 32 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 720
Pay range in Kentucky
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,500; the top 10% earn over $82,480. Nationally the range is $48,180 to $88,760.
States ranked near Kentucky
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Athletic Trainers pay in Kentucky
How much do athletic trainers make in Kentucky?
The median is $60,680 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $45,500 and the top 10% earn over $82,480. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Kentucky a good state for athletic trainers?
On pay alone it ranks 32 of 50 (−3% vs. the national median of $62,520). Living costs are not included.