Athletic Trainer salary
From 122 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-9091: Athletic Trainers
- Also filed as: Assistant Athletic Trainer
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 70% of Athletic Trainer filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 28% since FY2020. From $43,097 in FY2020 to $55,315 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Athletic Trainer H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 122 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Athletic Trainer jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-9091, Athletic Trainers). The median base salary is $55,302, 55% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $49,038 and $62,400. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 70% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 70% of filings
Mid-level · 30% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $50,918 | 71 |
| Level II · Qualified | $58,656 | 31 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Athletic Trainer pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $64,480 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Athletic Trainer does
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
Typical tasks
- Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
- Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
- Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
- Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.
- Clean and sanitize athletic training rooms.
Preparation
Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require graduate school. For example, they may require a master's degree, and some require a Ph.D., M.D., or J.D. (law degree).
O*NET occupation: Athletic Trainers (29-9091.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Athletic Trainers), the median annual wage was $62,520 in May 2025, with 30,500 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $55,302, 12% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,202 | $48,180 |
| 25th percentile | $49,038 | $55,130 |
| Median | $55,302 | $62,520 |
| 75th percentile | $62,400 | $74,630 |
| 90th percentile | $69,302 | $88,760 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $45,202 |
| 25th | $49,038 |
| 50th (median) | $55,302 |
| 75th | $62,400 |
| 90th | $69,302 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $43,097 | $40,000 | $50,000 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $45,000 | $40,124 | $47,739 | 39 |
| FY2022 | $47,000 | $40,450 | $55,000 | 41 |
| FY2023 | $45,750 | $42,158 | $56,124 | 60 |
| FY2024 | $50,440 | $46,717 | $55,000 | 69 |
| FY2025 | $55,000 | $49,038 | $62,300 | 78 |
| FY2026 | $55,315 | $49,720 | $62,500 | 44 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Athletic Trainer make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Athletic Trainer jobs is $55,302 (122 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $49,038 and $62,400.
What does an entry-level Athletic Trainer earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $50,918. Level I accounts for 70% of Athletic Trainer filings.
Do H-1B Athletic Trainers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($55,302) is 12% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($62,520, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.