Athletic Trainers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $50,090 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,130
90th percentile $73,010
Employed locally 70
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,130
    25th
    $46,130
    50th (median)
    $50,090
    75th
    $61,080
    90th
    $73,010

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 74% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 26% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,100
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,630

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Tucson?

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

    Is Tucson above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Tucson, AZ is 16.9% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $46,130 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,130.