Athletic Trainers Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $66,210 +9.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $54,020
90th percentile $80,030
Employed locally 110
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,020
    25th
    $60,550
    50th (median)
    $66,210
    75th
    $66,970
    90th
    $80,030

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 76% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 24% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,690
    Duluth, MN-WI $60,850
    Wisconsin $60,520
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $59,710
    Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $59,650

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,580
    Psychiatric Technicians $62,130
    Pharmacists $143,940
    Physicians, All Other $301,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Madison?

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

    Is Madison above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Madison, WI is 9.9% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $54,020 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,550.