Athletic Trainers Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $56,970 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $61,210
Employed locally 70
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $50,260
    50th (median)
    $56,970
    75th
    $58,410
    90th
    $61,210

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 82% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 18% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,400
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $76,300
    Lincoln, NE $62,880
    Anchorage, AK $62,740
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $61,730
    Lawrence, KS $60,820

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,720
    Physicians, All Other $360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,410
    Pharmacists $135,670
    Physician Assistants $129,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Asheville?

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

    Is Asheville above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Asheville, NC is 5.4% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,260.