Athletic Trainers Salary in Akron, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Akron, OH

Median annual salary $59,890 -0.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,390
90th percentile $72,860
Employed locally 90
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,390
    25th
    $52,340
    50th (median)
    $59,890
    75th
    $63,440
    90th
    $72,860

    Akron economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,312 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 84% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 16% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Athletic Trainers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $80,560
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $79,700
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,210

    Nearby metros — Athletic Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Columbus, OH $62,510
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $61,730
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,660
    Cleveland, OH $61,320
    Ohio $60,900
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,740

    Related occupations in Akron, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,710
    Physicians, All Other $213,900
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,690
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,690
    Pharmacists $134,000

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Akron?

    The median hourly wage for Athletic Trainers in Akron, OH is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Akron above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Akron, OH is 0.6% below the national median of $60,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Athletic Trainers in Akron?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $48,390 per year in Akron, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,340.