Athletic Trainers Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $53,710 -10.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $42,570
90th percentile $61,240
Employed locally 60
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,570
    25th
    $47,200
    50th (median)
    $53,710
    75th
    $59,500
    90th
    $61,240

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 78% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 22% 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
    Lawrence, KS $60,820
    Jacksonville, FL $57,940
    Kansas City, MO-KS $57,920
    Jackson, MS $57,690
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $54,810

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$73,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$58,530
    Physicians, All Other$140,880
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$64,130
    Nurse Practitioners$108,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Wichita?

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

    Is Wichita above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Wichita, KS is 10.9% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $42,570 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,200.