Athletic Trainers Salary in South Illinois

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Illinois nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $54,650 -9.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $43,700
90th percentile $75,730
Employed locally 30
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,700
    25th
    $51,830
    50th (median)
    $54,650
    75th
    $65,790
    90th
    $75,730

    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

    Related occupations in South Illinois

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,230
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,730
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,490
    Occupational Therapists $83,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $63,530
    Physicians, All Other $339,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in South Illinois?

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

    Is South Illinois above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in South Illinois is 9.3% 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 South Illinois?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $43,700 per year in South Illinois. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,830.