Athletic Trainers Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $62,170 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,400
90th percentile $109,520
Employed locally 670
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,400
    25th
    $55,020
    50th (median)
    $62,170
    75th
    $80,420
    90th
    $109,520

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 72% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 28% 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
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $62,300
    Gainesville, GA $59,750
    Macon-Bibb County, GA $59,290
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $58,550
    Michigan $58,550

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Atlanta?

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

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Atlanta, GA is 3.2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $46,400 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,020.