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Athletic Trainers Salary in Illinois
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Athletic Trainers make in Illinois?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$64,750
Median Annual Salary
▲
+4.2% vs 2024
$68,510
Mean Salary
$64,750
Median Salary
$31.13
Hourly Rate
850 people work as Athletic Trainers in Illinois
Athletic Trainers salary by percentile in Illinois
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Athletic Trainers in Illinois earn a median salary of $64,750 per year ($5,395/month).
This is 3.5% above the national average of $62,587.
Illinois ranks #11 out of 50 states for Athletic Trainers pay.
Approximately 850 people work in this occupation across Illinois.
Salaries increased by 4.2% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Athletic Trainers
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Monitoring
3.88
Judgment and Decision Making
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.64
Customer and Personal Service
4.36
Psychology
4.17
Therapy and Counseling
3.87
English Language
3.72
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(54.3% of workers)
Salaries for Athletic Trainers in Illinois range from $49,240 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $93,020 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $53,510 and $76,560.
Median $64,750
P10: $49,240P25: $53,510P75: $76,560P90: $93,020
10th
$49,240
25th
$53,510
Median
$64,750
75th
$76,560
90th
$93,020
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$49,240
$23.67
$4,103
25th Percentile
$53,510
$25.73
$4,459
Median (50th)
$64,750
$31.13
$5,395
75th Percentile
$76,560
$36.81
$6,380
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$93,020
$44.72
$7,751
Note: The mean (average) salary of $68,510 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Athletic Trainers in Illinois is $64,750 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $68,510.
What is the salary range for a Athletic Trainers in Illinois?
Salaries for Athletic Trainers in Illinois range from $49,240 at the 10th percentile to $93,020 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $53,510 and $76,560.
What is the starting salary for a Athletic Trainers in Illinois?
Entry-level Athletic Trainers positions in Illinois typically start around $49,240 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $53,510 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Athletic Trainers in Illinois?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 850 people are employed as Athletic Trainers in Illinois.
What is the hourly rate for a Athletic Trainers in Illinois?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Athletic Trainers in Illinois is approximately $31.13 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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