Athletic Trainer Salary in Florida (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Florida Median
$61,350
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $62,520
State Rank
#27 of 50
1,430 employed here

How much does an Athletic Trainer make in Florida?

Athletic Trainers in Florida take home a median of $61,350 annually — roughly $29.50 an hour — which runs 2% below the national median of $62,520.

Within Florida, entry-level pay starts around $48,890 while the top 10% make $80,370 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $54,990 and $66,640 a year.

Athletic Trainer salary range in Florida

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,890$23.50
25th percentile (early career)$54,990$26.44
50th percentile (median)$61,350$29.50
75th percentile (experienced)$66,640$32.04
90th percentile (top earners)$80,370$38.64

How Florida compares

Florida ranks 27th 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 Florida

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 Florida pay ($61,350) 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 Florida?
The median Athletic Trainer salary in Florida is $61,350 per year, or about $29.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,890 at the entry level to $80,370 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Florida pay compare to the national average?
Florida pays Athletic Trainers about 2% less than the national median of $62,520. Florida ranks 27th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Florida a good state for Athletic Trainers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $61,350 a year. About 1,430 Athletic Trainers are employed in Florida. 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 Florida?
The highest-paying occupations in Florida include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($473,750), Anesthesiologist ($465,370), Surgeon, All Other ($429,990), 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.