Athletic Trainers pay range in Lawrence
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $82,050 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Lawrence earn between $60,820 and $72,430.
- $44K10th
- $61K25th
- $61KMedian
- $72K75th
- $82K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $65,490 | $5,458 | — |
| Median | $60,820 | $5,068 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,820 | $5,068 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $72,430 | $6,036 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Athletic Trainers pay in Lawrence vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Lawrence earn 7% more than the Kansas average ($61,410) and about the same as the U.S. average ($66,620). At the median the gap is -3% against the U.S. median of $62,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence | $65,490 | $60,820 | $44,010 | $82,050 | 40 |
| Kansas | $61,410 | $59,140 | $47,160 | $78,600 | 390 |
| United States | $66,620 | $62,520 | $48,180 | $88,760 | 30,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Athletic Trainers salary after taxes in Lawrence
On the average salary of $65,490, a single filer in Lawrence takes home about $51,947 a year, or $4,329 a month and $1,998 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lawrence a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lawrence area are 10% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 90.2), so the average $65,490 buys what about $72,571 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Lawrence ($47,390). A typical home costs $340,687, or 5.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in other Kansas cities
Lawrence ranks 1st of 2 Kansas metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lawrence$65,490
- Wichita$57,090
Highest-paying cities for athletic trainers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,240).
- San Jose, CA$91,240
- San Francisco, CA$84,990
- Waterbury, CT$82,610
- New York, NY$81,290
- McAllen, TX$81,150
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Athletic Trainers salary in Lawrence: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Lawrence?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,820, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Lawrence?
About $51,947 a year ($4,329 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $65,490.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Lawrence than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($66,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-9091; area Lawrence, KS (29940). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.4%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 4.06, this job is 4.1 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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