Hawaii Median
$76,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$36.69
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+22% vs US median
US median $62,520
State Rank
#2 of 50
200 employed here
How much does an Athletic Trainer make in Hawaii?
Athletic Trainers in Hawaii take home a median of $76,320 annually — roughly $36.69 an hour — which runs 22% above the national median of $62,520.
Within Hawaii, entry-level pay starts around $56,110 while the top 10% make $92,500 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $61,210 and $80,080 a year.
Athletic Trainer salary range in Hawaii
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $56,110 | $26.98 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $61,210 | $29.43 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $76,320 | $36.69 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $80,080 | $38.50 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,500 | $44.47 |
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How Hawaii compares
Hawaii ranks 2nd out of 50 states and territories for Athletic Trainer pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Athletic Trainer salary in other states
California $78,490New 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 $61,820Arizona $61,710Ohio $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 Hawaii
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 Hawaii pay ($76,320) 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 Hawaii?
The median Athletic Trainer salary in Hawaii is $76,320 per year, or about $36.69 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $56,110 at the entry level to $92,500 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Hawaii pay compare to the national average?
Hawaii pays Athletic Trainers about 22% more than the national median of $62,520. Hawaii ranks 2nd out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Hawaii a good state for Athletic Trainers?
Yes on pay — Hawaii pays above the national median for this occupation, at $76,320 a year. About 200 Athletic Trainers are employed in Hawaii. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Hawaii?
The highest-paying occupations in Hawaii include Physician, All Other ($339,290), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($338,130), Psychiatrist ($289,990), 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.