Athletic Trainers pay range in Wichita
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $70,660 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Wichita earn between $47,850 and $61,860.
- $46K10th
- $48K25th
- $58KMedian
- $62K75th
- $71K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $57,090 | $4,758 | — |
| Median | $58,010 | $4,834 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,850 | $3,988 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $61,860 | $5,155 | — |
*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 Wichita vs. Kansas and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Wichita earn 7% less than the Kansas average ($61,410) and 14% less than the U.S. average ($66,620). At the median the gap is -7% against the U.S. median of $62,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wichita | $57,090 | $58,010 | $45,990 | $70,660 | 60 |
| 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 Wichita
On the average salary of $57,090, a single filer in Wichita takes home about $45,666 a year, or $3,805 a month and $1,756 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Wichita a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Wichita area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.9), so the average $57,090 buys what about $64,185 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Wichita ($47,630). A typical home costs $225,557, or 4.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in other Kansas cities
Wichita ranks 2nd of 2 Kansas metro areas for this job; Lawrence pays the most ($65,490).
- 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 Wichita: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Wichita?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $45,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Wichita?
About $45,666 a year ($3,805 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $57,090.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Wichita than elsewhere?
The average here is 14% less than 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 Wichita, KS (48620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 1.00, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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