Athletic Trainers Salary in Denver, CO

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO

Median annual salary $62,790 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $36,990
90th percentile $99,530
Employed locally 220
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,990
    25th
    $51,590
    50th (median)
    $62,790
    75th
    $79,990
    90th
    $99,530

    Denver economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,339 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 61% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 39% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,750
    District of Columbia $74,990
    Corvallis, OR $67,450
    Connecticut $67,090
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $64,950

    Related occupations in Denver, CO

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,500
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $75,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,670
    Pharmacists $152,200
    Physical Therapists $102,670
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $69,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Denver?

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

    Is Denver above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Denver, CO is 4.2% 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 Denver?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $36,990 per year in Denver, CO. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,590.