Athletic Trainers Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $55,440 -8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,750
90th percentile $69,710
Employed locally 380
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,750
    25th
    $49,710
    50th (median)
    $55,440
    75th
    $59,290
    90th
    $69,710

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 75% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 25% 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,510
    El Paso, TX $69,780
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $64,800
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,690
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,210
    Reading, PA $62,010

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Pittsburgh?

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

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $44,750 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,710.