Pay, demand and where to work, from BLS data with the year on every table.
low → high: location quotient
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Athletic trainers (SOC 29-9091) employed 30,500 people in May 2025. The median pay is $62,520 a year (n/a an hour); the lowest-paid 10% earn under $48,180 and the highest-paid 10% more than $88,760. BLS projects its employment to change by +12.7% between 2025 and 2035 (about 2,400 openings a year including replacements). The typical way in: Master's degree.
Highest median pay: California ($78,490), Hawaii ($76,320), New Jersey ($76,210). Most jobs: Texas (3,130), Ohio (2,100), Pennsylvania (1,870).
| Measure ⇅ | Annual ⇅ | Hourly equivalent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,180 | $23.16 |
| 25th percentile | $55,130 | $26.50 |
| Median | $62,520 | n/a |
| Mean | $66,620 | $32.03 |
| 75th percentile | $74,630 | $35.88 |
| 90th percentile (experienced) | $88,760 | $42.67 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
Hourly equivalents divide by 2,080 hours. Pay above $239,200 is shown as "≥ $239,200" (BLS top code).
| Measure ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Jobs 2025 | 35,200 |
| Jobs 2035 (projected) | 39,600 |
| Change in jobs | 4,400 |
| Percent change | +12.7% |
| Openings a year (growth + replacements) | 2,400 |
| Self-employed share | 5.9% |
| Typical entry education | Master's degree |
| Work experience in a related occupation | None |
| Typical on-the-job training | None |
Licences and certifications are set by states and employers; the education shown is the usual entry requirement, not a legal one.
| State ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ | Yearly rent as % of median pay ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 840 | 2.02 | $46,940 | $38,110 | $63,840 | -25% | 28% |
| Arizona | 590 | 0.93 | $61,710 | $48,330 | $89,080 | -1% | 33% |
| Arkansas | 240 | 0.93 | $57,240 | $47,350 | $72,900 | -8% | 21% |
| California | 1,760 | 0.49 | $78,490 | $54,770 | $108,050 | +26% | 32% |
| Colorado | 380 | 0.67 | $64,580 | $53,390 | $86,170 | +3% | 34% |
| Connecticut | 290 | 0.86 | $69,960 | $50,900 | $112,140 | +12% | 27% |
| Delaware | 50 | 0.50 | $59,650 | $41,080 | $88,490 | -5% | 31% |
| District of Columbia | 100 | 0.76 | $74,450 | $59,290 | $143,050 | +19% | 31% |
| Florida | 1,430 | 0.73 | $61,350 | $48,890 | $80,370 | -2% | 35% |
| Georgia | 860 | 0.90 | $64,590 | $48,320 | $107,810 | +3% | 28% |
| Hawaii | 200 | 1.60 | $76,320 | $56,110 | $92,500 | +22% | 31% |
| Idaho | 170 | 1.04 | $60,410 | $52,940 | $88,540 | -3% | 27% |
| Illinois | 850 | 0.71 | $64,750 | $49,240 | $93,020 | +4% | 25% |
| Indiana | 1,040 | 1.66 | $62,780 | $47,510 | $76,730 | +0% | 21% |
| Iowa | 570 | 1.86 | $55,430 | $47,250 | $69,620 | -11% | 21% |
| Kansas | 390 | 1.37 | $59,140 | $47,160 | $78,600 | -5% | 22% |
| Kentucky | 720 | 1.83 | $60,680 | $45,500 | $82,480 | -3% | 20% |
| Louisiana | 810 | 2.13 | $62,760 | $50,120 | $78,880 | +0% | 20% |
| Maine | 180 | 1.47 | $61,970 | $48,140 | $79,180 | -1% | 23% |
| Maryland | 320 | 0.60 | $63,970 | $48,290 | $90,350 | +2% | 32% |
| Massachusetts | 630 | 0.88 | $70,010 | $50,560 | $104,850 | +12% | 32% |
| Michigan | 870 | 1.01 | $59,280 | $46,580 | $74,790 | -5% | 24% |
| Minnesota | 820 | 1.42 | $65,390 | $57,910 | $78,430 | +5% | 24% |
| Mississippi | 200 | 0.89 | $58,180 | $49,160 | $75,730 | -7% | 20% |
| Missouri | 510 | 0.89 | $58,660 | $47,540 | $70,910 | -6% | 22% |
| Montana | 50 | 0.51 | $60,090 | $51,380 | $101,460 | -4% | 24% |
| Nebraska | 270 | 1.36 | $61,020 | $48,480 | $76,080 | -2% | 22% |
| Nevada | 180 | 0.60 | $59,820 | $31,200 | $106,060 | -4% | 34% |
| New Hampshire | 210 | 1.54 | $60,200 | $46,640 | $93,050 | -4% | 31% |
| New Jersey | 890 | 1.06 | $76,210 | $52,040 | $112,330 | +22% | 28% |
| New Mexico | 150 | 0.89 | $72,440 | $47,030 | $84,130 | +16% | 19% |
| New York | 1,370 | 0.72 | $66,230 | $49,990 | $101,840 | +6% | 30% |
| North Carolina | 990 | 1.02 | $56,540 | $46,740 | $77,000 | -10% | 28% |
| North Dakota | 110 | 1.29 | $60,900 | $48,220 | $77,360 | -3% | 19% |
| Ohio | 2,100 | 1.93 | $61,420 | $49,700 | $75,100 | -2% | 21% |
| Oklahoma | 360 | 1.08 | $61,320 | $33,800 | $84,810 | -2% | 20% |
| Oregon | 280 | 0.73 | $57,790 | $50,420 | $86,120 | -8% | 33% |
| Pennsylvania | 1,870 | 1.58 | $61,060 | $46,960 | $77,920 | -2% | 25% |
| South Carolina | 530 | 1.17 | $59,240 | $43,360 | $76,120 | -5% | 26% |
| South Dakota | 150 | 1.66 | $58,620 | $47,630 | $64,130 | -6% | 20% |
| Tennessee | 580 | 0.90 | $59,850 | $44,030 | $75,510 | -4% | 26% |
| Texas | 3,130 | 1.13 | $64,150 | $54,750 | $99,480 | +3% | 28% |
| Utah | 340 | 0.99 | $65,980 | $52,680 | $86,910 | +6% | 29% |
| Vermont | 140 | 2.29 | $62,910 | $55,020 | $77,400 | +1% | 25% |
| Virginia | 830 | 1.03 | $61,860 | $49,170 | $87,240 | -1% | 32% |
| Washington | 240 | 0.35 | $63,750 | $49,290 | $88,610 | +2% | 34% |
| West Virginia | 110 | 0.84 | $50,510 | $41,020 | $72,800 | -19% | 21% |
| Wisconsin | 620 | 1.07 | $61,820 | $47,360 | $78,160 | -1% | 22% |
| Wyoming | 60 | 1.03 | $63,190 | $48,360 | $82,570 | +1% | 19% |
Location quotient above 1 means the occupation is more concentrated in the state than in the nation. "n/a" means BLS suppressed the figure. Rent uses the state median gross rent (ACS).
The 60 highest-paying metropolitan areas among those with at least 300 jobs in this occupation.
| Metropolitan area ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Median pay ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 560 | $76,890 | $59,330 | $108,660 | 0.45 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 1,330 | $76,500 | $52,040 | $112,330 | 0.71 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 390 | $75,390 | $59,300 | $109,860 | 0.64 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 480 | $72,150 | $60,390 | $107,980 | 0.74 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 490 | $71,880 | $50,560 | $108,300 | 0.93 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 360 | $66,140 | $50,310 | $120,650 | 0.64 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 490 | $65,830 | $62,850 | $79,820 | 1.29 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 650 | $65,780 | $50,280 | $89,800 | 0.73 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | 650 | $64,150 | $63,320 | $78,110 | 2.56 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 770 | $63,840 | $55,480 | $94,690 | 1.36 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 490 | $63,560 | $48,310 | $80,540 | 0.89 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 430 | $63,370 | $51,600 | $76,680 | 1.98 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 790 | $62,520 | $62,410 | $109,640 | 0.99 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | 400 | $62,010 | $50,140 | $77,670 | 1.85 |
| Cleveland, OH | 430 | $61,800 | $49,990 | $77,390 | 2.15 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 460 | $61,710 | $48,980 | $104,020 | 0.99 |
| Columbus, OH | 430 | $61,420 | $50,530 | $75,690 | 1.98 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 300 | $59,430 | $49,980 | $66,610 | 0.81 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 310 | $56,970 | $47,490 | $76,980 | 1.18 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 400 | $56,510 | $41,480 | $73,800 | 1.83 |
| Birmingham, AL | 400 | $46,280 | $40,720 | $63,810 | 3.88 |
The median is $62,520 a year (n/a an hour); the lowest-paid tenth earn under $48,180 and the highest-paid tenth over $88,760 (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
30,500 in May 2025, and BLS projects +12.7% growth to 2035.
The typical entry education is: Master's degree (BLS).
California, with a median of $78,490 (among states with published figures).