DOL Median (North Carolina)
$38,000
vs National
-9.5%
National: $42,000BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$39,707
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$38,000
-9.5% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$42,000
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Athletic Trainers in North Carolina earns $38,000 in nominal terms, which is 9.5% below the national average of $42,000. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.7 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $39,707 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | $44,500 | 2 |
| University of North Carolina Wilmington | $43,097 | 1 |
| PFEIFFER UNIVERSITY | $40,000 | 2 |
| Wake Forest University | $38,375 | 2 |
| SOUTHEASTERN ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALISTS, PA | $36,400 | 1 |
| LIFE TIME FITNESS, INC. | $35,942 | 6 |
| Fayetteville State University | $34,914 | 2 |
| GARDNER-WEBB UNIVERSITY | $29,500 | 1 |
| BREVARD COLLEGE | $28,787 | 1 |
| Wingate University | $27,400 | 1 |
| LTF CLUB MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LLC | N/A | 3 |
| ST. ANDREWS UNIVERSITY | N/A | 1 |
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Berea, OH · $250,000OWINGS MILLS, MD · $175,000Newport, RI · $157,248Renton, WA · $150,000Philadelphia, PA · $140,000Top-Paying Roles in North Carolina
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How much does a Athletic Trainers make in North Carolina?
The median Athletic Trainers salary in North Carolina is $38,000 based on 12 DOL filings.
Is North Carolina a good place to work as a Athletic Trainers?
A Athletic Trainers in North Carolina earns 9.5% less than the national median of $42,000, or $39,707 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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