Athletic Trainers Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $59,320 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,230
90th percentile $75,970
Employed locally 170
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,230
    25th
    $52,290
    50th (median)
    $59,320
    75th
    $68,260
    90th
    $75,970

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 78% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 22% 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
    Madison, WI $66,210
    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Nurse Practitioners$129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$62,320
    Dental Hygienists$82,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Milwaukee?

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

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Milwaukee, WI is 1.5% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $44,230 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,290.