Athletic Trainers Salary in Grand Rapids, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI

Median annual salary $55,890 -7.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,280
90th percentile $65,050
Employed locally 100
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,280
    25th
    $49,880
    50th (median)
    $55,890
    75th
    $60,390
    90th
    $65,050

    Grand Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,296 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 70% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 30% 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
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $80,560
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $70,980
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,800
    Minnesota $64,340
    Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area $64,340

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,900
    Physicians, All Other $224,260
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,540
    Dental Hygienists $81,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Grand Rapids?

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

    Is Grand Rapids above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Grand Rapids, MI is 7.2% 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 Grand Rapids?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $48,280 per year in Grand Rapids, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,880.