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The role of a Resident Athletic Trainer is vital in maintaining athlete health and performance. The average annual salary of $61,702 reflects the demand for skilled professionals in this field. Salaries can vary significantly based on several factors:
By evaluating these elements, aspiring and current trainers can better navigate their career paths and find roles that not only match their skills but also offer competitive compensation.
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The average resident athletic trainer salary in Connecticut, New Jersey, and California are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average resident athletic trainer salary states are Tennessee, Maine, and Florida.
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $81,738 | $39.30 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $75,639 | $36.36 |
| 3 | Ohio | $64,226 | $30.88 |
| 4 | Michigan | $62,389 | $29.99 |
| 5 | Wisconsin | $61,309 | $29.48 |
| 6 | Delaware | $67,052 | $32.24 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $61,828 | $29.73 |
| 8 | New York | $68,791 | $33.07 |
| 9 | Pennsylvania | $61,859 | $29.74 |
| 10 | California | $72,999 | $35.10 |
| 11 | Virginia | $66,299 | $31.87 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $64,414 | $30.97 |
| 13 | Oregon | $68,001 | $32.69 |
| 14 | Massachusetts | $69,729 | $33.52 |
| 15 | Nebraska | $63,219 | $30.39 |
| 16 | Alaska | $60,728 | $29.20 |
| 17 | Nevada | $62,587 | $30.09 |
| 18 | Illinois | $60,154 | $28.92 |
| 19 | Idaho | $60,844 | $29.25 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $56,734 | $27.28 |
| 21 | West Virginia | $57,295 | $27.55 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $59,500 | $28.61 |
| 23 | Indiana | $55,210 | $26.54 |
| 24 | Vermont | $62,266 | $29.94 |
| 25 | Washington | $61,390 | $29.51 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $58,494 | $28.12 |
| 27 | District of Columbia | $66,376 | $31.91 |
| 28 | South Carolina | $57,447 | $27.62 |
| 29 | Maryland | $58,738 | $28.24 |
| 30 | Iowa | $53,981 | $25.95 |
| 31 | North Dakota | $56,756 | $27.29 |
| 32 | Missouri | $56,906 | $27.36 |
| 33 | Arkansas | $54,782 | $26.34 |
| 34 | Arizona | $56,286 | $27.06 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $53,366 | $25.66 |
| 36 | Georgia | $57,447 | $27.62 |
| 37 | New Hampshire | $59,076 | $28.40 |
| 38 | Texas | $55,192 | $26.53 |
| 39 | Kentucky | $51,936 | $24.97 |
| 40 | New Mexico | $56,597 | $27.21 |
| 41 | Colorado | $56,526 | $27.18 |
| 42 | Oklahoma | $55,843 | $26.85 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $50,880 | $24.46 |
| 44 | Mississippi | $45,535 | $21.89 |
| 45 | Kansas | $52,186 | $25.09 |
| 46 | Montana | $55,466 | $26.67 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $51,022 | $24.53 |
| 48 | Utah | $45,421 | $21.84 |
| 49 | Maine | $50,300 | $24.18 |
| 50 | Florida | $49,487 | $23.79 |
| 51 | Alabama | $42,315 | $20.34 |
The highest-paying cities for resident athletic trainers are Springfield, MA, Worcester, MA, and New York, NY.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Springfield, MA | $71,779 | $34.51 |
| 2 | Worcester, MA | $70,600 | $33.94 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $69,112 | $33.23 |
| 4 | Syracuse, NY | $65,301 | $31.39 |
| 5 | Birmingham, MI | $62,720 | $30.15 |
| 6 | Bethlehem, PA | $62,073 | $29.84 |
| 7 | Minneapolis, MN | $61,776 | $29.70 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $60,510 | $29.09 |
| 9 | Conway, SC | $59,317 | $28.52 |
| 10 | Baltimore, MD | $58,835 | $28.29 |
| 11 | Saint Louis, MO | $57,874 | $27.82 |
| 12 | Charleston, SC | $56,549 | $27.19 |
| 13 | Denver, CO | $56,475 | $27.15 |
| 14 | Des Moines, IA | $53,232 | $25.59 |
| 15 | Weston, FL | $48,063 | $23.11 |
| 16 | Miami, FL | $47,661 | $22.91 |
| 17 | Logan, UT | $44,704 | $21.49 |
| 18 | Birmingham, AL | $42,572 | $20.47 |
A resident athletic trainer's salary ranges from $40,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $93,000 at the 90th percentile.

| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $93,000 | $7,750 | $45 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $61,702 | $5,142 | $30 |
| 25th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| 10th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
The highest paying types of resident athletic trainers are sports medicine trainer, resident, and sports athletic trainer.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trainer | $47,574 | $3,964 | $22.87 | 40,650 |
| Resident | $60,589 | $5,049 | $29.13 | 14,186 |
| Sports Athletic Trainer | $48,071 | $4,006 | $23.11 | 57,256 |
| Athletic Trainer | $47,028 | $3,919 | $22.61 | 56,812 |
| Certified Athletic Trainer | $47,184 | $3,932 | $22.68 | 90,171 |
| Student Athletic Trainer | $47,264 | $3,939 | $22.72 | 64,273 |
Top companies hiring resident athletic trainers now:
Resident athletic trainer salaries at Saint Louis University and Roehl Transport are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average resident athletic trainer salary at companies like Cleveland Clinic and UCHealth are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Louis University | $63,893 | $30.72 |
| 2 | Roehl Transport | $63,494 | $30.53 |
| 3 | Cleveland Clinic | $62,334 | $29.97 |
| 4 | UCHealth | $61,263 | $29.45 |
| 5 | UC Health | $60,057 | $28.87 |
| 6 | Public Health Solutions | $56,235 | $27.04 |
| 7 | Americorps | $55,734 | $26.80 |
| 8 | Syracuse University | $55,670 | $26.76 |
| 9 | Medical University of South Carolina | $55,290 | $26.58 |
| 10 | St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc | $51,378 | $24.70 |
| 11 | College of the Holy Cross | $45,178 | $21.72 |
| 12 | St Agnes Home | $37,848 | $18.20 |
| 13 | Coastal Carolina University | $33,612 | $16.16 |
The average resident athletic trainer salary varies across industries:
| Rank | Industry | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Media | $63,600 | $30.58 |
| 2 | Health Care | $60,738 | $29.20 |
| 3 | Education | $57,487 | $27.64 |
| 4 | Non Profits | $53,452 | $25.70 |
The average resident athletic trainer salary has risen by $9,232 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average resident athletic trainer earned $52,470 annually, but today, they earn $61,702 a year. That works out to a 9% change in pay for resident athletic trainers over the last decade.
Compare resident athletic trainer salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Compare resident athletic trainer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,700 | $29.66 | +2.8% |
| 2025 | $59,900 | $28.82 | +1.9% |
| 2024 | $58,800 | $28.27 | +1.9% |
| 2023 | $57,700 | $27.74 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | $56,500 | $27.15 | +2.1% |
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Resident Athletic Trainer | New York, NY | 06/15/2025 | $65,000 |
| Utah State University | Athletic Trainer Resident | Logan, UT | 04/30/2025 | $31,992 |
| State of Virginia | Resident Athletic Trainer (Nata Certified) | Blacksburg, VA | 03/15/2025 | $36,000 |
| Albright College | Resident Athletic Trainer | Reading, PA | 03/06/2025 | $75,000 |
| Albright College | Resident Athletic Trainer | Kane, PA | 02/17/2025 | $75,000 |
| State of Virginia | Resident Athletic Trainer (Nata Certified) | Blacksburg, VA | 02/16/2025 | $36,000 |
| Virginia | Resident Athletic Trainer (Nata Certified) | Mechanicsville, VA | 02/15/2025 | $50,088 |
| Springfield College | Resident Athletic Trainer | Springfield, MA | 02/12/2025 | $36,000 |
| Utah State University | Athletic Trainer Resident | Logan, UT | 01/30/2025 | $31,992 |
| State of Virginia | Resident Athletic Trainer (Nata Certified) | Blacksburg, VA | 01/16/2025 | $36,000 |
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