Athletic Trainers Salary in North Carolina
Athletic Trainers in North Carolina earn a median of $56,540 a year, −10% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,540
- vs. U.S. median
- −10% ($62,520)
- Rank among states
- 47 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 990
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,740; the top 10% earn over $77,000. Nationally the range is $48,180 to $88,760.
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Athletic Trainers pay in North Carolina
How much do athletic trainers make in North Carolina?
The median is $56,540 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $46,740 and the top 10% earn over $77,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for athletic trainers?
On pay alone it ranks 47 of 50 (−10% vs. the national median of $62,520). Living costs are not included.