Athletic Trainers pay range in Richmond
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,180 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,130 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Richmond earn between $59,870 and $63,180.
- $50K10th
- $60K25th
- $60KMedian
- $63K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,680 | $5,223 | — |
| Median | $60,370 | $5,031 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,870 | $4,989 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $63,180 | $5,265 | — |
*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 Richmond vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Richmond earn 6% less than the Virginia average ($66,890) and 6% less 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $62,680 | $60,370 | $50,180 | $79,130 | 160 |
| Virginia | $66,890 | $61,860 | $49,170 | $87,240 | 830 |
| 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 Richmond
On the average salary of $62,680, a single filer in Richmond takes home about $49,753 a year, or $4,146 a month and $1,914 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Richmond a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Richmond area are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 97.9), so the average $62,680 buys what about $64,052 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Richmond ($51,460). A typical home costs $397,705, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in other Virginia cities
Richmond ranks 4th of 4 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($68,070).
- Charlottesville$68,070
- Harrisonburg$65,370
- Virginia Beach$63,260
- Richmond$62,680
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 Richmond: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $50,180 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,870, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Richmond?
About $49,753 a year ($4,146 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,680.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Richmond than elsewhere?
The average here is 6% 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 Richmond, VA (40060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.4%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.27, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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