Athletic Trainers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$60,250
↑ 42.1% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Athletic Trainers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Athletic Trainers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 42.1% since 2011 ($42,400 → $60,250)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $60,250
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.9% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -3%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $60,250 | +4.0% |
| 2023 | $57,930 | +7.6% |
| 2022 | $53,840 | +11.2% |
| 2021 | $48,420 | -2.9% |
| 2020 | $49,860 | +2.9% |
| 2019 | $48,440 | +2.0% |
| 2018 | $47,510 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | $46,630 | +2.2% |
| 2016 | $45,630 | +2.1% |
| 2015 | $44,670 | +3.0% |
| 2014 | $43,370 | +1.4% |
| 2013 | $42,790 | +1.7% |
| 2012 | $42,090 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | $42,400 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.