Athletic Trainers Salary in Boulder, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boulder, CO

Median annual salary $64,750 +7.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,070
90th percentile $108,780
Employed locally 50
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,070
    25th
    $56,460
    50th (median)
    $64,750
    75th
    $64,860
    90th
    $108,780

    Boulder economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 63% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 37% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,750
    District of Columbia $74,990
    Corvallis, OR $67,450
    Connecticut $67,090
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,950

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,420
    Speech-Language Pathologists $126,890

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Boulder?

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

    Is Boulder above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Boulder, CO is 7.5% 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 Boulder?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $55,070 per year in Boulder, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,460.