Athletic Trainers Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $59,480 -1.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $47,100
90th percentile $78,020
Employed locally 120
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,100
    25th
    $49,220
    50th (median)
    $59,480
    75th
    $63,490
    90th
    $78,020

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 63% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 37% 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
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,750
    California $74,150
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $73,650
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $71,660
    New Orleans-Metairie, LA $71,200
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $70,980

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Portland?

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

    Is Portland above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Portland, OR-WA is 1.3% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $47,100 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,220.