Athletic Trainer Salary in the Industry of Spectator Sports

The salary statistics and trend of athletic trainers in the industry of spectator sports are shown in the following tables and chart. In Table 3 we compare athletic trainer salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.

Table 1. Average Annual Salary

Percentile BracketAverage Annual Salary
10th Percentile Wage
$21,800
25th Percentile Wage
$34,270
50th Percentile Wage
$47,300
75th Percentile Wage
$67,060
90th Percentile Wage
$102,140

Table 1 shows the average annual salaries for athletic trainers in the industry of spectator sports. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) athletic trainers is $102,140. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $47,300. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent athletic trainers is $21,800.

Salary Trend (2012 to 2017)

The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of athletic trainers in the industry of Spectator Sports from 2012 to 2017.

YearMedian SalaryYearly Growth5-Year Growth
2017
$47,300
2.56% 12.96%
2016
$46,090
2.54% -
2015
$44,920
6.59% -
2014
$41,960
0.55% -
2013
$41,730
1.34% -
2012
$41,170
- -

Table 3. Compare Athletic Trainer Salary in Different Industries within the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Sector

The average salaries of athletic trainers in seven industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown in Table 3. For salary information of athletic trainers in a specific industry, use the links in the table.

Industry Median Annual Salary
Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
$48,970
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
$47,480
Spectator Sports
$47,300
Performing Arts Companies
$47,250
Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
$44,150
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
$44,000
Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
$44,000

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