Athletic Trainers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $63,240 +5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,000
90th percentile $82,310
Employed locally 60
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,000
    25th
    $50,000
    50th (median)
    $63,240
    75th
    $68,270
    90th
    $82,310

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 93% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 7% 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
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $70,980
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $68,900
    Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $66,600
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,340
    Upper East Mississippi nonmetropolitan area $62,200
    Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $62,190

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Albuquerque?

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

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 5% above 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $43,000 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,000.