Athletic Trainers Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $49,700 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,520
90th percentile $62,580
Employed locally 90
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,520
    25th
    $49,360
    50th (median)
    $49,700
    75th
    $57,070
    90th
    $62,580

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 59% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 41% 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
    District of Columbia $74,990
    California $74,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,810
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $70,980
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $68,900
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,790

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,970
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,610
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $47,630
    Medical Records Specialists $52,370
    Physical Therapists $98,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Des Moines?

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

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Des Moines, IA is 17.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $46,520 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,360.