Athletic Trainers Salary in Cleveland, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cleveland, OH

Median annual salary $61,320 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,130
90th percentile $76,210
Employed locally 320
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,130
    25th
    $59,590
    50th (median)
    $61,320
    75th
    $69,000
    90th
    $76,210

    Cleveland economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,507 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 90% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 10% 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
    Columbus, OH $62,510
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $61,730
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,660
    Ohio $60,900
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,740
    Toledo, OH $60,280

    Related occupations in Cleveland, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Physicians, All Other $217,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,890
    Nurse Practitioners $128,300
    Pharmacists $136,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Cleveland?

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

    Is Cleveland above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Cleveland, OH is 1.8% 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 Cleveland?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $51,130 per year in Cleveland, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,590.