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Compare athletic trainer licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$59,821
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
6.1 years
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$574
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $53,640#44 | 6.1 yr#1 | $550#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| Alaska | $62,740#12 | 6.1 yr#1 | $675#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arizona | $58,270#30 | 6.1 yr#1 | $675#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| Arkansas | $53,490#46 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| California | $74,150#3 | 6.1 yr#1 | $375#1 | 2 wk#1 |
| Colorado | $62,670#13 | 6.1 yr#1 | $475#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Connecticut | $67,090#5 | 6.1 yr#1 | $775#50 | 2 wk#1 |
| Delaware | $60,750#22 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| District of Columbia | $74,990#2 | 6.1 yr#1 | $695#47 | 2 wk#1 |
| Florida | $58,410#28 | 6.1 yr#1 | $580#38 | 2 wk#1 |
| Georgia | $61,790#17 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Hawaii | $70,930#4 | 6.1 yr#1 | $520#10 | 2 wk#1 |
| Idaho | $60,360#24 | 6.1 yr#1 | $525#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Illinois | $62,140#16 | 6.1 yr#1 | $550#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| Indiana | $57,750#34 | 6.1 yr#1 | $475#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Iowa | $49,700#50 | 6.1 yr#1 | $550#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kansas | $54,990#40 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Kentucky | $51,550#49 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Louisiana | $62,500#14 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maine | $58,140#32 | 6.1 yr#1 | $475#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Maryland | $60,840#20 | 6.1 yr#1 | $825#51 | 2 wk#1 |
| Massachusetts | $63,720#10 | 6.1 yr#1 | $675#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| Michigan | $58,550#27 | 6.1 yr#1 | $525#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Minnesota | $64,340#8 | 6.1 yr#1 | $525#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Mississippi | $52,260#48 | 6.1 yr#1 | $525#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Missouri | $54,340#41 | 6.1 yr#1 | $475#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Montana | $61,590#18 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nebraska | $57,430#36 | 6.1 yr#1 | $550#20 | 2 wk#1 |
| Nevada | $57,670#35 | 6.1 yr#1 | $675#42 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Hampshire | $55,180#39 | 6.1 yr#1 | $595#39 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Jersey | $77,350#1 | 6.1 yr#1 | $595#39 | 2 wk#1 |
| New Mexico | $62,300#15 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| New York | $63,850#9 | 6.1 yr#1 | $691#46 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Carolina | $52,980#47 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| North Dakota | $58,380#29 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Ohio | $60,900#19 | 6.1 yr#1 | $505#9 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oklahoma | $65,070#7 | 6.1 yr#1 | $525#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Oregon | $57,420#37 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,970#26 | 6.1 yr#1 | $475#2 | 2 wk#1 |
| Rhode Island | $58,140#32 | 6.1 yr#1 | $485#7 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Carolina | $53,520#45 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| South Dakota | $54,200#42 | 6.1 yr#1 | $525#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Tennessee | $54,040#43 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
| Texas | $66,430#6 | 6.1 yr#1 | $695#47 | 2 wk#1 |
| Utah | $63,190#11 | 6.1 yr#1 | $499#8 | 2 wk#1 |
| Vermont | $57,160#38 | 6.1 yr#1 | $525#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Virginia | $58,200#31 | 6.1 yr#1 | $640#41 | 2 wk#1 |
| Washington | $60,350#25 | 6.1 yr#1 | $725#49 | 2 wk#1 |
| West Virginia | $45,140#51 | 6.1 yr#1 | $525#11 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wisconsin | $60,520#23 | 6.1 yr#1 | $531#19 | 2 wk#1 |
| Wyoming | $60,790#21 | 6.1 yr#1 | $575#24 | 2 wk#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.