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SOC 29-9091·Healthcare Practitioners & TechnicalOpportunity job
Athletic Trainers
Median wage
$65,581
10-yr outlook
+19.0%by 2032
Openings / year
99
Workers in NY
1,180
How pay grows with experience
Athletic Trainers — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $52,205 |
| Median (typical) | $65,581 |
| Experienced | $84,119 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Athletic Trainers — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $73,785 |
| Long Island | $72,128 |
| Hudson Valley | $65,581 |
| Central New York | $62,514 |
| Capital Region | $60,345 |
| Finger Lakes | $59,852 |
| Southern Tier | $59,794 |
| Mohawk Valley | $58,476 |
| North Country | $54,786 |
| Western New York | $53,533 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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