Career Insights
Salary data, employment outlooks, and occupational information for athletic trainers.
Athletic Training at a Glance
$53,840
Median Annual Salary
+14%
Employment Outlook(2022-2032)
Bachelor's minimum
Required Education
Salary by Work Setting
University / College
$50,000 – $65,000
High School (K-12)
$45,000 – $58,000
Hospital / Clinical
$48,000 – $62,000
Professional Sports
$60,000 – $100,000+
Corporate / Industrial
$55,000 – $75,000
Top Hiring States
California
CA
3,520
Employment
Texas
TX
3,110
Employment
Ohio
OH
2,340
Employment
Pennsylvania
PA
2,190
Employment
New York
NY
2,050
Employment
Florida
FL
1,930
Employment
Illinois
IL
1,780
Employment
Work Environment Distribution
Educational Institutions
39%Hospitals
18%Fitness & Recreation
13%Government
7%Self-Employed
5%Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2024