Athletic Trainers Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $53,440 -11.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $45,250
90th percentile $64,660
Employed locally 30
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $45,250
    25th
    $51,570
    50th (median)
    $53,440
    75th
    $62,410
    90th
    $64,660

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 89% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 11% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $76,300
    Lincoln, NE $62,880
    Anchorage, AK $62,740
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $61,730
    Lawrence, KS $60,820

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Hickory?

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

    Is Hickory above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Hickory, NC is 11.3% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $45,250 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,570.