Athletic Trainer Salary in Oklahoma (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Oklahoma Median
$61,320
per year
Hourly Rate
$29.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-2% vs US median
US median $62,520
State Rank
#28 of 50
360 employed here

How much does an Athletic Trainer make in Oklahoma?

An Athletic Trainer working in Oklahoma earns a median salary of $61,320 per year, or about $29.48 per hour. That is 2% below the national median of $62,520 for this occupation.

Within Oklahoma, entry-level pay starts around $33,800 while the top 10% make $84,810 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,600 and $70,840 a year.

Athletic Trainer salary range in Oklahoma

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$33,800$16.25
25th percentile (early career)$50,600$24.33
50th percentile (median)$61,320$29.48
75th percentile (experienced)$70,840$34.06
90th percentile (top earners)$84,810$40.77

How Oklahoma compares

Oklahoma ranks 28th 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 Oklahoma

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 Oklahoma pay ($61,320) 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 Oklahoma?
The median Athletic Trainer salary in Oklahoma is $61,320 per year, or about $29.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $33,800 at the entry level to $84,810 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Oklahoma pay compare to the national average?
Oklahoma pays Athletic Trainers about 2% less than the national median of $62,520. Oklahoma ranks 28th out of 50 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Oklahoma a good state for Athletic Trainers?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $61,320 a year. About 360 Athletic Trainers are employed in Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma?
The highest-paying occupations in Oklahoma include Surgeon, All Other ($553,790), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($530,070), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($370,260), 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.