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Resident athletic trainer salary

Average resident athletic trainer salary

$61,702

$29.66 hourly rate

Entry-level resident athletic trainer salary
$40,000 yearly salary
Updated December 15, 2025

Detailed Overview of Resident Athletic Trainer Salaries

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:

  • Experience: Entry-level trainers may earn less, while those with more years in the field typically command higher wages.
  • Location: States like California and New York often offer higher salaries due to the cost of living and demand for athletic training.
  • Industry: Trainers in educational institutions may see different pay scales compared to those working in professional sports.

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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Where can a Resident Athletic Trainer earn more?

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Columbus, OH$71,779
Birmingham, AL$42,572
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Saint Louis University$63,893
Coastal Carolina University$33,612

Resident athletic trainer salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor and Comparably, the average salary for a resident athletic trainer typically falls between $52,577 and $86,412.
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Average resident athletic trainer salary by state

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.

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Highest paying states for resident athletic trainers

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Connecticut$81,738$39.30
2New Jersey$75,639$36.36
3Ohio$64,226$30.88
4Michigan$62,389$29.99
5Wisconsin$61,309$29.48
6Delaware$67,052$32.24
7Minnesota$61,828$29.73
8New York$68,791$33.07
9Pennsylvania$61,859$29.74
10California$72,999$35.10
11Virginia$66,299$31.87
12Rhode Island$64,414$30.97
13Oregon$68,001$32.69
14Massachusetts$69,729$33.52
15Nebraska$63,219$30.39
16Alaska$60,728$29.20
17Nevada$62,587$30.09
18Illinois$60,154$28.92
19Idaho$60,844$29.25
20Wyoming$56,734$27.28
21West Virginia$57,295$27.55
22North Carolina$59,500$28.61
23Indiana$55,210$26.54
24Vermont$62,266$29.94
25Washington$61,390$29.51
26Hawaii$58,494$28.12
27District of Columbia$66,376$31.91
28South Carolina$57,447$27.62
29Maryland$58,738$28.24
30Iowa$53,981$25.95
31North Dakota$56,756$27.29
32Missouri$56,906$27.36
33Arkansas$54,782$26.34
34Arizona$56,286$27.06
35Louisiana$53,366$25.66
36Georgia$57,447$27.62
37New Hampshire$59,076$28.40
38Texas$55,192$26.53
39Kentucky$51,936$24.97
40New Mexico$56,597$27.21
41Colorado$56,526$27.18
42Oklahoma$55,843$26.85
43Tennessee$50,880$24.46
44Mississippi$45,535$21.89
45Kansas$52,186$25.09
46Montana$55,466$26.67
47South Dakota$51,022$24.53
48Utah$45,421$21.84
49Maine$50,300$24.18
50Florida$49,487$23.79
51Alabama$42,315$20.34

Highest paying cities for resident athletic trainers

The highest-paying cities for resident athletic trainers are Springfield, MA, Worcester, MA, and New York, NY.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Springfield, MA$71,779$34.51
2Worcester, MA$70,600$33.94
3New York, NY$69,112$33.23
4Syracuse, NY$65,301$31.39
5Birmingham, MI$62,720$30.15
6Bethlehem, PA$62,073$29.84
7Minneapolis, MN$61,776$29.70
8Chicago, IL$60,510$29.09
9Conway, SC$59,317$28.52
10Baltimore, MD$58,835$28.29
11Saint Louis, MO$57,874$27.82
12Charleston, SC$56,549$27.19
13Denver, CO$56,475$27.15
14Des Moines, IA$53,232$25.59
15Weston, FL$48,063$23.11
16Miami, FL$47,661$22.91
17Logan, UT$44,704$21.49
18Birmingham, AL$42,572$20.47

Resident athletic trainer salary details

A resident athletic trainer's salary ranges from $40,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $93,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average resident athletic trainer salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a resident athletic trainer's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly 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

Highest paying resident athletic trainer jobs

The highest paying types of resident athletic trainers are sports medicine trainer, resident, and sports athletic trainer.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Trainer$47,574$3,964$22.8740,650
Resident$60,589$5,049$29.1314,186
Sports Athletic Trainer$48,071$4,006$23.1157,256
Athletic Trainer$47,028$3,919$22.6156,812
Certified Athletic Trainer$47,184$3,932$22.6890,171
Student Athletic Trainer$47,264$3,939$22.7264,273

Top companies hiring resident athletic trainers now:

  1. The Citadel jobs (2)
  2. BronxCare Health System jobs (4)
  3. Maimonides Medical Center jobs (2)
  4. Saint Louis University jobs (18)
  5. Roehl Transport jobs (8)

Which companies pay resident athletic trainers the most?

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.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1Saint Louis University$63,893$30.72
2Roehl Transport$63,494$30.53
3Cleveland Clinic$62,334$29.97
4UCHealth$61,263$29.45
5UC Health$60,057$28.87
6Public Health Solutions$56,235$27.04
7Americorps$55,734$26.80
8Syracuse University$55,670$26.76
9Medical University of South Carolina$55,290$26.58
10St Luke's Hospital & Health Network Inc$51,378$24.70
11College of the Holy Cross$45,178$21.72
12St Agnes Home$37,848$18.20
13Coastal Carolina University$33,612$16.16

Wage gap by gender, race and education

$66,000$65,600$65,200$64,800$64,400$64,000
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Resident Athletic Trainer salary by industry

The average resident athletic trainer salary varies across industries:

  • The average resident athletic trainer salary in the media industry is $63,600, the highest of any industry.
  • The average resident athletic trainer salary in the finance industry is $60,738.
  • Resident athletic trainers in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $53,452, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for resident athletic trainers

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Media$63,600$30.58
2Health Care$60,738$29.20
3Education$57,487$27.64
4Non Profits$53,452$25.70

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Resident athletic trainer salary trends

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.

Average resident athletic trainer salary over time

Compare resident athletic trainer salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Resident athletic trainer salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly 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%

Recently added resident athletic trainer salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Hospital for Special SurgeryResident Athletic TrainerNew York, NY06/15/2025$65,000
Utah State UniversityAthletic Trainer ResidentLogan, UT04/30/2025$31,992
State of VirginiaResident Athletic Trainer (Nata Certified)Blacksburg, VA03/15/2025$36,000
Albright CollegeResident Athletic TrainerReading, PA03/06/2025$75,000
Albright CollegeResident Athletic TrainerKane, PA02/17/2025$75,000
State of VirginiaResident Athletic Trainer (Nata Certified)Blacksburg, VA02/16/2025$36,000
VirginiaResident Athletic Trainer (Nata Certified)Mechanicsville, VA02/15/2025$50,088
Springfield CollegeResident Athletic TrainerSpringfield, MA02/12/2025$36,000
Utah State UniversityAthletic Trainer ResidentLogan, UT01/30/2025$31,992
State of VirginiaResident Athletic Trainer (Nata Certified)Blacksburg, VA01/16/2025$36,000

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