Athletic Trainers Salary in Bowling Green, KY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bowling Green, KY

Median annual salary $51,210 -15% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $38,840
90th percentile $59,740
Employed locally 60
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,840
    25th
    $45,650
    50th (median)
    $51,210
    75th
    $55,010
    90th
    $59,740

    Bowling Green economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,437 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
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,740
    Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN $57,780
    Lexington-Fayette, KY $53,440
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $53,300
    Kentucky $51,550
    South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area $48,140

    Related occupations in Bowling Green, KY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,700
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,250
    Physical Therapists $97,500
    Nurse Practitioners $105,800
    Pharmacists $127,210

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Bowling Green?

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

    Is Bowling Green above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Bowling Green, KY is 15% 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 Bowling Green?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $38,840 per year in Bowling Green, KY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,650.