Athletic Trainers Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $53,360 -11.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,120
90th percentile $73,510
Employed locally 350
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,120
    25th
    $49,170
    50th (median)
    $53,360
    75th
    $62,290
    90th
    $73,510

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 67% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 33% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $76,300
    Lincoln, NE $62,880
    Anchorage, AK $62,740
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $61,730
    Lawrence, KS $60,820

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,450
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,770
    Pharmacists $139,950
    Physician Assistants $132,110
    Physicians, All Other $327,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Charlotte?

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

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 11.4% 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $44,120 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,170.