Athletic Trainers Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $55,210 -8.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,390
90th percentile $83,810
Employed locally 230
National median $60,250

Compare Athletic Trainers salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Tampa, FL stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Athletic Trainers
in
Tampa, FL
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,390
    25th
    $53,300
    50th (median)
    $55,210
    75th
    $59,060
    90th
    $83,810

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 77% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 23% 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
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,210
    Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL $61,270
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $60,410
    Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL $59,340
    Florence, SC $58,480
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $58,460

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,290
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$56,210
    Physicians, All Other$287,200
    Nurse Practitioners$128,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Tampa?

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

    Is Tampa above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Tampa, FL is 8.4% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $49,390 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,300.