Athletic Trainers Salary in Springfield, IL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Springfield, IL

Median annual salary $60,020 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,010
90th percentile $73,810
Employed locally 30
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,010
    25th
    $51,990
    50th (median)
    $60,020
    75th
    $73,810
    90th
    $73,810

    Springfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,580 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 80% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 20% 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
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $79,700
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,220
    Charlottesville, VA $64,060
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $63,480
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $62,690
    Illinois $62,140

    Related occupations in Springfield, IL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,680
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,940
    Nurse Practitioners $125,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $51,700
    Pharmacists $135,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Springfield?

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

    Is Springfield above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Springfield, IL is 0.4% 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 Springfield?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $50,010 per year in Springfield, IL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,990.