Athletic Trainers Salary in Champaign, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Champaign-Urbana, IL

Median annual salary $60,110 -0.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,940
90th percentile $81,660
Employed locally 40
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,940
    25th
    $47,060
    50th (median)
    $60,110
    75th
    $63,960
    90th
    $81,660

    Champaign economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,558 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 93% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 7% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $79,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,220
    Charlottesville, VA $64,060
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,690
    Illinois $62,140

    Related occupations in Champaign, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$81,960
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,730
    Physicians, All Other$213,580
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$51,250
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$74,420
    Nurse Practitioners$124,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Champaign?

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

    Is Champaign above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Champaign, IL is 0.2% 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 Champaign?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $46,940 per year in Champaign, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,060.