Athletic Trainers Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $47,260 -21.6% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $44,160
90th percentile $59,390
Employed locally 50
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,160
    25th
    $47,260
    50th (median)
    $47,260
    75th
    $55,580
    90th
    $59,390

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 69% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 31% 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
    District of Columbia $74,990
    California $74,150
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $72,810
    Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area $70,980
    South Georgia nonmetropolitan area $68,900
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $62,790

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,380
    Nurse Practitioners $127,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $45,520
    Pharmacists $132,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Waterloo?

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

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Waterloo, IA is 21.6% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $44,160 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,260.