DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 655 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 28,950 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Athletic Trainers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Eagles LLC | $142,500 | 5 | +136.5% |
| 2 | ATP Tour, Inc. | $92,400 | 19 | +53.4% |
| 3 | WTA Tour, Inc. | $70,783 | 12 | +17.5% |
| 4 | USTA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT INC. | $67,777 | 6 | +12.5% |
| 5 | Miami Dolphins, Ltd. | $59,250 | 5 | -1.7% |
| 6 | University of Oregon | $59,160 | 11 | -1.8% |
| 7 | Chicago City Soccer Club | $49,938 | 5 | -17.1% |
| 8 | The Florida State University | $43,400 | 6 | -28% |
| 9 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | $42,107 | 11 | -30.1% |
| 10 | SLEEPY HOLLOW PHYSICAL THERAPY | $40,809 | 5 | -32.3% |
| 11 | UK International Soccer Camps Inc | $40,000 | 12 | -33.6% |
| 12 | Physiotherapy Corporation | $38,792 | 5 | -35.6% |
| 13 | West Virginia Wesleyan College | $38,000 | 5 | -36.9% |
| 14 | Neosho County Community College | $36,485 | 5 | -39.4% |
| 15 | LIFE TIME FITNESS, INC. | $35,942 | 6 | -40.3% |
| 16 | BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB | $34,450 | 5 | -42.8% |
| 17 | NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT | $32,000 | 5 | -46.9% |
Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | $92,400 | +120% | 11 | 1 |
| New York, NY | $59,190 | +40.9% | 11 | 8 |
| Redlands, CA | $40,000 | -4.8% | 12 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $150,000 | +148.6% | 3 |
| Maryland | $112,500 | +84.9% | 2 |
| Rhode Island | $70,000 | +20.4% | 3 |
| District of Columbia | $70,000 | -6.7% | 2 |
| Nebraska | $60,000 | +4.5% | 5 |
| Utah | $56,228 | -11% | 6 |
| Oregon | $54,280 | -5.5% | 12 |
| Florida | $51,000 | -12.7% | 60 |
| Iowa | $48,700 | -2% | 5 |
| New Hampshire | $47,862 | -13.3% | 3 |
| North Dakota | $46,000 | -21.2% | 1 |
| Connecticut | $45,303 | -32.5% | 7 |
| Massachusetts | $44,895 | -29.5% | 10 |
| New Jersey | $44,695 | -42.2% | 10 |
| Michigan | $44,603 | -23.8% | 16 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,500 | -26.2% | 10 |
| New York | $43,202 | -32.3% | 60 |
| Hawaii | $42,960 | -39.4% | 3 |
| Texas | $42,593 | -35.9% | 32 |
| Delaware | $42,000 | -30.9% | 3 |
| California | $42,000 | -43.4% | 56 |
| Alabama | $41,550 | -22.5% | 4 |
| Idaho | $41,288 | -31.6% | 3 |
| Oklahoma | $40,500 | -37.8% | 6 |
| Minnesota | $40,000 | -37.8% | 3 |
| Colorado | $40,000 | -36.2% | 9 |
| Illinois | $40,000 | -35.6% | 16 |
| Ohio | $39,790 | -34.7% | 7 |
| Missouri | $39,728 | -26.9% | 5 |
| Arizona | $39,427 | -32.3% | 6 |
| Wisconsin | $39,233 | -35.2% | 3 |
| Louisiana | $38,750 | -38% | 6 |
| North Carolina | $38,000 | -28.3% | 12 |
| Mississippi | $37,799 | -27.7% | 2 |
| South Carolina | $36,816 | -31.2% | 1 |
| Maine | $36,000 | -38.1% | 1 |
| Georgia | $35,942 | -41.8% | 9 |
| West Virginia | $35,775 | -20.8% | 6 |
| Kentucky | $35,000 | -32.1% | 3 |
| New Mexico | $34,920 | -44% | 6 |
| Indiana | $34,486 | -40.3% | 4 |
| Virginia | $34,320 | -41% | 10 |
| Wyoming | $34,068 | -44% | 1 |
| Kansas | $33,427 | -39.2% | 3 |
| Tennessee | $30,000 | -44.5% | 1 |
| Arkansas | $30,000 | -43.9% | 1 |
| Vermont | $28,000 | -51% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Athletic Trainers positions, 52% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 43% required a Master's degree, and 4% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ATP Tour, Inc. | Not specified | $92,400 |
| UK International Soccer Camps Inc | Not specified | $40,000 |
| WTA Tour, Inc. | Not specified | $70,783 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Not specified | $42,107 |
| University of Oregon | Master's | $59,160 |
| LIFE TIME FITNESS, INC. | Not specified | $35,942 |
| The Florida State University | Not specified | $43,400 |
| USTA PLAYER DEVELOPMENT INC. | Not specified | $67,777 |
| BOSTON RED SOX BASEBALL CLUB | Not specified | $34,450 |
| Philadelphia Eagles LLC | Not specified | $142,500 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Athletic Trainers is Arts, Entertainment, Recreation at $68,560. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Educational Services at $42,489.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 655 DOL filings, the median salary for a Athletic Trainers is $42,000, ranging from $36,816 to $50,128.
The 90th percentile salary is $84,100 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL offers the highest median at $92,400.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Athletic Trainers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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