Occupation Salary Profile

Athletic Trainers

SOC Code: 29-9091

Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care. Excludes “Physical Therapists” (29-1123).

National Median (BLS)
$71,690
▲ +6.07% Nominal +2.72% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$57,595
▲ +12.15% Nominal +8.75% Real
Average Base Salary
$74,340
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
4,970
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Athletic Trainers.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $51,490
25th Percentile $61,010
National Median (50th Percentile) $71,690
75th Percentile $84,340
90th Percentile $102,920
P10: $51,490 P50 (Median): $71,690 P90: $102,920
Foreign Talent Market

H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 78 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $57,595
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) ▲ +12.15%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) ▲ +8.75%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $45,850
25th Percentile $51,054
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $57,595
75th Percentile $66,491
90th Percentile $82,189
H-1B P10: $45,850 H-1B P50: $57,595 H-1B P90: $82,189
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Athletic Trainers roles ($57,595) is -19.7% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($71,690).