Athletic Trainers Salary in Indiana

Athletic trainers in Indiana earn the most in Indianapolis (average $66,730 a year) and the least in South Bend ($57,120), across the 5 Indiana metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the athletic trainers average at $63,680 and the median at $62,780 for 1,040 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,620.

Athletic Trainers average salary by city in Indiana

Indianapolis$66,730
Lafayette$64,910
Fort Wayne$62,300
Muncie$59,160
South Bend$57,120

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Indianapolis	$66,730	$63,370	$60,660	$52,475	96
Lafayette	$64,910	$67,210	$66,110	$51,600	93
Fort Wayne	$62,300	$63,380	$50,370	$49,424	93
Muncie	$59,160	$59,120	$49,990	$47,098	88
South Bend	$57,120	$57,290	$46,110	$45,410	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Indianapolis's local income tax (2.02%). Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Athletic Trainers salary in other states

Athletic Trainers salary by city and state

More about pay in Indiana

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.
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.

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