Athletic Trainers pay range in Athens
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,020 a year or less, while the top 10% make $170,700 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Athens earn between $52,170 and $83,710.
- $33K10th
- $52K25th
- $65KMedian
- $84K75th
- $171K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $77,150 | $6,429 | — |
| Median | $64,590 | $5,382 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $52,170 | $4,348 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,710 | $6,976 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Athletic Trainers pay in Athens vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Athens earn 6% more than the Georgia average ($72,490) and 16% more than the U.S. average ($66,620). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $62,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | $77,150 | $64,590 | $33,020 | $170,700 | 130 |
| Georgia | $72,490 | $64,590 | $48,320 | $107,810 | 860 |
| United States | $66,620 | $62,520 | $48,180 | $88,760 | 30,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Athletic Trainers salary after taxes in Athens
On the average salary of $77,150, a single filer in Athens takes home about $60,004 a year, or $5,000 a month and $2,308 every two weeks. Taxes take 22% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Athens a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Athens area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.3), so the average $77,150 buys what about $82,652 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Athens ($41,220). A typical home costs $373,118, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in other Georgia cities
Athens ranks 2nd of 6 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($77,960).
- Atlanta$77,960
- Athens$77,150
- Gainesville$66,670
- Augusta$66,170
- Savannah$64,850
- Macon$59,940
Highest-paying cities for athletic trainers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,240).
- San Jose, CA$91,240
- San Francisco, CA$84,990
- Waterbury, CT$82,610
- New York, NY$81,290
- McAllen, TX$81,150
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Athletic Trainers salary in Athens: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $33,020 a year and the 25th percentile is $52,170, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Athens?
About $60,004 a year ($5,000 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $77,150.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Athens than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% more than the U.S. average for this job ($66,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-9091; area Athens-Clarke County, GA (12020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 6.71, this job is 6.7 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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