Athletic Trainers Salary in Colorado

Athletic trainers in Colorado earn the most in Denver (average $72,810 a year) and the least in Boulder ($68,290), across the 3 Colorado metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the athletic trainers average at $69,050 and the median at $64,580 for 380 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,620.

Athletic Trainers average salary by city in Colorado

Denver$72,810
Colorado Springs$71,860
Boulder$68,290

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Denver	$72,810	$64,580	$56,000	$57,557	106
Colorado Springs	$71,860	$64,430	$59,110	$56,930	101
Boulder	$68,290	$65,110	$58,180	$54,576	105

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Colorado's FAMLI premium and the flat monthly occupational privilege taxes of Denver, Aurora and a few other cities are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Athletic Trainers salary in other states

Athletic Trainers salary by city and state

More about pay in Colorado

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.
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.

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