Athletic Trainers pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,230 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,480 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Huntington earn between $57,480 and $80,440.
- $46K10th
- $57K25th
- $64KMedian
- $80K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $69,330 | $5,778 | — |
| Median | $64,360 | $5,363 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,480 | $4,790 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $80,440 | $6,703 | — |
*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 Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Huntington earn 27% more than the West Virginia average ($54,500) and 4% more 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $69,330 | $64,360 | $46,230 | $82,480 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $54,500 | $50,510 | $41,020 | $72,800 | 110 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $69,330, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $55,317 a year, or $4,610 a month and $2,128 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $56,139 | $4,678 |
| Working in WV | $55,317 | $4,610 |
| Working in KY | $55,295 | $4,608 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $69,330 buys what about $78,408 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 2.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in nearby metro areas
- Lexington, KY$59,470
- Columbus, OH$62,810
- Cincinnati, OH$65,130
- Dayton, OH$62,560
- Louisville, KY$62,920
- Canton, OH$61,160
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 Huntington: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,230 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Huntington?
About $55,317 a year ($4,610 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $69,330.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.2%.
- 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 2.46, this job is 2.5 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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