Athletic Trainers Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $56,510 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,050
90th percentile $84,510
Employed locally 50
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,050
    25th
    $44,480
    50th (median)
    $56,510
    75th
    $60,530
    90th
    $84,510

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 94% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 6% 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
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,210
    California $74,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,810
    Corvallis, OR $67,450
    Albuquerque, NM $63,240

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $68,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $49,110
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,650
    Pharmacists $130,890
    Nurse Practitioners $109,610
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Tuscaloosa?

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

    Is Tuscaloosa above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 6.2% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $42,050 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,480.