Athletic Trainers Salary in Columbus, OH

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

Median annual salary $62,510 +3.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $51,120
90th percentile $76,120
Employed locally 270
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,120
    25th
    $60,580
    50th (median)
    $62,510
    75th
    $69,440
    90th
    $76,120

    Columbus economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,847 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 78% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 22% 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
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $61,730
    Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $61,660
    Cleveland, OH $61,320
    Ohio $60,900
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $60,740
    Toledo, OH $60,280

    Related occupations in Columbus, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,460
    Physicians, All Other$231,590
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,630
    Nurse Practitioners$127,020
    Pharmacists$133,650

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Columbus?

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

    Is Columbus above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Columbus, OH is 3.8% 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 Columbus?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $51,120 per year in Columbus, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,580.