The salary statistics of athletic trainers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare athletic trainer salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $21,850 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,670 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $46,930 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $60,620 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $78,060 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for athletic trainers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. 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 $78,060. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $46,930. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid athletic trainers is $21,850.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of athletic trainers in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $46,930 | 4.39% | 13.08% |
| 2017 | $44,870 | -0.16% | - |
| 2016 | $44,940 | 6.34% | - |
| 2015 | $42,090 | 3.30% | - |
| 2014 | $40,700 | 0.84% | - |
| 2013 | $40,360 | -1.07% | - |
| 2012 | $40,790 | - | - |
The average salaries of athletic trainers in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed athletic trainer salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Performing Arts Companies | |
Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].