Athletic Trainer Salary in Arizona (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Athletic Trainers in Arizona, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
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 levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,330$23.24
25th percentile (early career)$51,580$24.80
50th percentile (median)$61,710$29.67
75th percentile (experienced)$76,960$37.00
90th percentile (top earners)$89,080$42.83

How Arizona compares

Arizona ranks 25th out of 50 states and territories for Athletic Trainer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1California$78,490
2Hawaii$76,320
3New Jersey$76,210
4District of Columbia$74,450
5New Mexico$72,440

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.