Athletic Trainers pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,300 a year or less, while the top 10% make $109,860 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Washington earn between $62,080 and $94,740.
- $59K10th
- $62K25th
- $75KMedian
- $95K75th
- $110K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $79,730 | $6,644 | — |
| Median | $75,390 | $6,282 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $62,080 | $5,173 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $94,740 | $7,895 | — |
*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 Washington vs. Washington, D.C. and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Washington earn 5% less than the Washington, D.C. average ($84,310) and 20% more than the U.S. average ($66,620). At the median the gap is +21% against the U.S. median of $62,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $79,730 | $75,390 | $59,300 | $109,860 | 390 |
| Washington, D.C. | $84,310 | $74,450 | $59,290 | $143,050 | 100 |
| 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 Washington
On the average salary of $79,730, a single filer in Washington takes home about $61,112 a year, or $5,093 a month and $2,350 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $62,158 | $5,180 |
| Working in MD | $61,344 | $5,112 |
| Working in VA | $61,150 | $5,096 |
| Working in DC | $61,112 | $5,093 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $79,730 buys what about $73,225 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 7.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$64,520
- Harrisonburg, VA$65,370
- Charlottesville, VA$68,070
- York, PA$65,350
- Richmond, VA$62,680
- Harrisburg, PA$59,540
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 Washington: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $59,300 a year and the 25th percentile is $62,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Washington?
About $61,112 a year ($5,093 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $79,730.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 20% 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 0.64, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.64).
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