The average salary for an athletic trainer in Illinois is around $44,103 per year.
Avg Salary
Athletic trainers earn an average yearly salary of $44,103.
Wages typically start from $18,216 and go up to $106,780.
19% below national average Updated in 2018
Athletic trainer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$51.34 per hour
$106,780 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$33.77 per hour
$70,239 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$21.20 per hour
$44,103 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$13.31 per hour
$27,692 per year
10th percentile
Starting level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$8.76 per hour
$18,216 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Athletic trainer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Hawaii | $57,986 |
| Texas | $57,930 |
| California | $56,910 |
| District of Columbia | $56,730 |
| Connecticut | $56,280 |
| Massachusetts | $55,710 |
| Rhode Island | $54,360 |
| New Jersey | $52,610 |
| Vermont | $50,910 |
| New Hampshire | $49,910 |
| Minnesota | $49,320 |
| Michigan | $49,310 |
| Maryland | $49,170 |
| Wisconsin | $48,960 |
| Colorado | $48,450 |
| Oregon | $48,450 |
| Mississippi | $47,920 |
| New York | $47,320 |
| Washington | $47,290 |
| Georgia | $47,110 |
| Delaware | $47,000 |
| Nebraska | $46,840 |
| Oklahoma | $46,820 |
| Ohio | $46,630 |
| Kentucky | $46,210 |
| Iowa | $46,140 |
| Kansas | $45,920 |
| Arkansas | $45,786 |
| Virginia | $45,680 |
| Alaska | $45,610 |
| Louisiana | $45,500 |
| North Dakota | $45,500 |
| Arizona | $45,375 |
| Wyoming | $45,270 |
| Missouri | $45,240 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,807 |
| North Carolina | $44,720 |
| Florida | $44,610 |
| South Dakota | $44,200 |
| Illinois | $44,103 |
| Utah | $43,980 |
| Tennessee | $43,810 |
| West Virginia | $43,400 |
| Indiana | $43,123 |
| Montana | $43,080 |
| Maine | $42,580 |
| South Carolina | $42,480 |
| Alabama | $40,810 |
| Idaho | $40,260 |
| Nevada | $38,960 |
How do athletic trainer salaries compare to similar careers?
Athletic trainers earn about the same as related careers in Illinois. On average, they make less than fitness and wellness coordinators but more than coaches.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fitness and wellness coordinator salary | $79K |
| Physical education teacher salary | $60K |
| Fitness trainer salary | $47K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $44K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $45K |
| Sports scout salary | $39K |
| Sports referee salary | $35K |
| Coach salary | $28K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)