Athletic Trainer Salary in Montana: $70,500 Average

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Average base salary, Montana

$70,500 / year

≈ $5,900 per month · $33.89 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Montana · median $62,000

25th percentile
$55,500Average
$70,50075th percentile
$84,500

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Athletic Trainer salary by state

Alabama$52,500

Arizona$68,000

Arkansas$61,000

California$83,500

Colorado$71,500

Connecticut$77,500

Delaware$67,000

District of Columbia$87,500

Florida$66,500

Georgia$75,000

Hawaii$75,000

Idaho$69,500

Illinois$71,000

Indiana$66,000

Iowa$58,000

Kansas$63,500

Kentucky$63,500

Louisiana$67,000

Maine$66,000

Maryland$69,500

Massachusetts$77,000

Michigan$64,000

Minnesota$71,000

Mississippi$62,000

Missouri$61,500

Montana$70,500

Nebraska$64,500

Nevada$66,000

New Hampshire$67,000

New Jersey$82,500

New Mexico$72,500

New York$76,500

North Carolina$62,000

North Dakota$62,500

Ohio$65,000

Oklahoma$64,500

Oregon$68,000

Pennsylvania$64,500

Rhode Island$68,000

South Carolina$61,000

South Dakota$60,000

Tennessee$59,500

Texas$74,500

Utah$73,000

Vermont$67,500

Virginia$69,000

Washington$70,000

West Virginia$56,500

Wisconsin$68,000

Wyoming$65,500

About this role

Athletic Trainer is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family, focused on Athletic Trainer work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Athletic Trainers do

Typical education: Master's Degree

Conduct an initial assessment of an athlete's injury or illness to provide emergency or continued care and to determine whether they should be referred to physicians for definitive diagnosis and treatment.
Assess and report the progress of recovering athletes to coaches or physicians.
Care for athletic injuries, using physical therapy equipment, techniques, or medication.
Evaluate athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary and warranted.
Perform general administrative tasks, such as keeping records or writing reports.

Top skills: Active Listening Speaking Monitoring Judgment and Decision Making Critical Thinking Social Perceptiveness

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Athletic Trainer salary by industry

Health Care and Social Assistance

15,600 workers

$65,000

Educational Services

11,990 workers

$71,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

4,970 workers

$77,000

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

3,470 workers

$70,000

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

2,190 workers

$83,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

220 workers

$67,000

Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

140 workers

$60,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

70 workers

$66,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Athletic Trainer pays 58% below the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Hearing Aid Specialist$68,500

Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$69,500

Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70,000

Surgical Technologist$71,000

Paramedic$65,500

Exercise Physiologist$63,000

Surgical Assistant$75,000

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$61,000

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$77,500

Medical Records Specialist$59,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Athletic Trainer make?

The average base salary for a Athletic Trainer in the United States is $69,000 per year, or about $33.17 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $57,000 and $77,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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