Athletic Trainers Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $57,010 -5.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,640
90th percentile $84,650
Employed locally 40
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,640
    25th
    $54,150
    50th (median)
    $57,010
    75th
    $71,100
    90th
    $84,650

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 73% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 27% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $79,700
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,210
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,650
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,810
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $71,660

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,900
    Physicians, All Other$254,690
    Nurse Practitioners$126,860
    Physical Therapists$103,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Fayetteville?

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

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Fayetteville, AR is 5.4% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $45,640 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,150.