Athletic Trainers pay range in Knoxville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,560 a year or less, while the top 10% make $77,290 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Knoxville earn between $50,540 and $63,800.
- $47K10th
- $51K25th
- $60KMedian
- $64K75th
- $77K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,740 | $5,145 | — |
| Median | $59,570 | $4,964 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $50,540 | $4,212 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,800 | $5,317 | — |
*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 Knoxville vs. Tennessee and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Knoxville earn 7% more than the Tennessee average ($57,670) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville | $61,740 | $59,570 | $46,560 | $77,290 | 70 |
| Tennessee | $57,670 | $59,850 | $44,030 | $75,510 | 580 |
| 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 Knoxville
On the average salary of $61,740, a single filer in Knoxville takes home about $51,788 a year, or $4,316 a month and $1,992 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Knoxville a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Knoxville area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.6), so the average $61,740 buys what about $66,696 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Knoxville ($47,080). A typical home costs $367,158, or 5.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in other Tennessee cities
Knoxville ranks 1st of 4 Tennessee metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Knoxville$61,740
- Nashville$61,350
- Chattanooga$58,870
- Memphis$51,730
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 Knoxville: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Knoxville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,560 a year and the 25th percentile is $50,540, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Knoxville?
About $51,788 a year ($4,316 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,740. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Knoxville 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 Knoxville, TN (28940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 5.9%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.80, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.80).
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