Athletic Trainers Salary in Michigan

Athletic trainers in Michigan earn the most in Ann Arbor (average $79,310 a year) and the least in Grand Rapids ($59,130), across the 4 Michigan metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the athletic trainers average at $61,790 and the median at $59,280 for 870 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $66,620.

Athletic Trainers average salary by city in Michigan

Ann Arbor$79,310
Lansing$76,850
Detroit$61,010
Grand Rapids$59,130

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Ann Arbor	$79,310	$63,330	$56,380	$61,500	101
Lansing	$76,850	$65,620	$63,540	$59,164	95
Detroit	$61,010	$59,430	$55,830	$47,530	100
Grand Rapids	$59,130	$59,470	$51,810	$46,624	96

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Michigan

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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