Athletic Trainers Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $62,300 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $41,400
90th percentile $79,640
Employed locally 130
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $41,400
    25th
    $48,860
    50th (median)
    $62,300
    75th
    $62,300
    90th
    $79,640

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 99% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 1% 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
    Savannah, GA $62,920
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $62,170
    Gainesville, GA $59,750
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $59,290
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $58,550
    Michigan $58,550

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Athens?

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

    Is Athens above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Athens, GA is 3.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $41,400 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,860.