Arizona Median
$61,710
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.67
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $62,520
State Rank
#25 of 50
590 employed here
How much does an Athletic Trainer make in Arizona?
Athletic Trainers in Arizona take home a median of $61,710 annually — roughly $29.67 an hour — which runs 1% below the national median of $62,520.
Within Arizona, entry-level pay starts around $48,330 while the top 10% make $89,080 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $51,580 and $76,960 a year.
Athletic Trainer salary range in Arizona
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $48,330 | $23.24 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $51,580 | $24.80 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $61,710 | $29.67 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $76,960 | $37.00 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $89,080 | $42.83 |
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How Arizona compares
Arizona ranks 25th out of 50 states and territories for Athletic Trainer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Athletic Trainer salary in other states
California $78,490Hawaii $76,320New Jersey $76,210District of Columbia $74,450New Mexico $72,440Massachusetts $70,010Connecticut $69,960New York $66,230Utah $65,980Minnesota $65,390Illinois $64,750Georgia $64,590Colorado $64,580Texas $64,150Maryland $63,970Rhode Island $63,750Washington $63,750Wyoming $63,190Vermont $62,910Indiana $62,780Louisiana $62,760Maine $61,970Virginia $61,860Wisconsin $61,820Ohio $61,420Florida $61,350Oklahoma $61,320Pennsylvania $61,060Nebraska $61,020North Dakota $60,900Kentucky $60,680Idaho $60,410New Hampshire $60,200Montana $60,090Tennessee $59,850Nevada $59,820Delaware $59,650Michigan $59,280South Carolina $59,240Kansas $59,140Missouri $58,660South Dakota $58,620Mississippi $58,180Oregon $57,790Arkansas $57,240North Carolina $56,540Iowa $55,430West Virginia $50,510Alabama $46,940
Working as an Athletic Trainer in Arizona
Nationally, about 31,000 people work as Athletic Trainers in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare Arizona pay ($61,710) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Athletic Trainer make in Arizona?
The median Athletic Trainer salary in Arizona is $61,710 per year, or about $29.67 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,330 at the entry level to $89,080 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Arizona pay compare to the national average?
Arizona pays Athletic Trainers about 1% less than the national median of $62,520. Arizona ranks 25th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Arizona a good state for Athletic Trainers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $61,710 a year. About 590 Athletic Trainers are employed in Arizona. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Arizona?
The highest-paying occupations in Arizona include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($558,970), Radiologist ($470,640), Surgeon, All Other ($415,980), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.