Athletic Trainers Salary in Wilmington, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wilmington, NC

Median annual salary $54,020 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $37,580
90th percentile $72,940
Employed locally 40
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,580
    25th
    $47,520
    50th (median)
    $54,020
    75th
    $59,800
    90th
    $72,940

    Wilmington economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,687 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 73% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 27% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,400
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $76,300
    Lincoln, NE $62,880
    Anchorage, AK $62,740
    North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) $61,730
    Lawrence, KS $60,820

    Related occupations in Wilmington, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,710
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,000
    Physical Therapists $84,800
    Dental Hygienists $91,320
    Physicians, All Other $252,960

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Wilmington?

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

    Is Wilmington above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Wilmington, NC is 10.3% 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 Wilmington?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $37,580 per year in Wilmington, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,520.