Illinois Median
$64,750
per year
Hourly Rate
$31.13
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+4% vs US median
US median $62,520
State Rank
#11 of 50
850 employed here
How much does an Athletic Trainer make in Illinois?
An Athletic Trainer working in Illinois earns a median salary of $64,750 per year, or about $31.13 per hour. That is 4% above the national median of $62,520 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $49,240 while the top 10% make $93,020 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $53,510 and $76,560 a year.
Athletic Trainer salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $49,240 | $23.67 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $53,510 | $25.73 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $64,750 | $31.13 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $76,560 | $36.81 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $93,020 | $44.72 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 11th 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 $65,390Georgia $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 Illinois
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 Illinois pay ($64,750) 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 Illinois?
The median Athletic Trainer salary in Illinois is $64,750 per year, or about $31.13 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,240 at the entry level to $93,020 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Athletic Trainers about 4% more than the national median of $62,520. Illinois ranks 11th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Athletic Trainers?
Yes on pay — Illinois pays above the national median for this occupation, at $64,750 a year. About 850 Athletic Trainers are employed in Illinois. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), 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.