Athletic Trainers pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $76,330 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Lafayette earn between $49,400 and $62,250.
- $47K10th
- $49K25th
- $60KMedian
- $62K75th
- $76K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,890 | $5,158 | — |
| Median | $59,570 | $4,964 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $49,400 | $4,117 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $62,250 | $5,188 | — |
*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 Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Lafayette earn 5% less than the Louisiana average ($64,850) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($66,620). At the median the gap is -5% against the U.S. median of $62,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $61,890 | $59,570 | $47,300 | $76,330 | n/a |
| Louisiana | $64,850 | $62,760 | $50,120 | $78,880 | 810 |
| 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 Lafayette
On the average salary of $61,890, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $50,438 a year, or $4,203 a month and $1,940 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $61,890 buys what about $70,967 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 3.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 6th of 6 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($67,690).
- Baton Rouge$67,690
- Slidell$66,840
- Houma$66,240
- New Orleans$65,320
- Shreveport$64,530
- Lafayette$61,890
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 Lafayette: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $49,400, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $50,438 a year ($4,203 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,890.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less 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 Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.7%.
- 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).
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