Athletic Trainers Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $60,630 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,200
90th percentile $73,750
Employed locally 40
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,200
    25th
    $50,530
    50th (median)
    $60,630
    75th
    $65,880
    90th
    $73,750

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 86% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 14% 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

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,300
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,300
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $45,820
    Physicians, All Other $234,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,180
    Dental Hygienists $76,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Kalamazoo?

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

    Is Kalamazoo above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 0.6% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $46,200 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,530.