Athletic Trainers pay range in Duluth
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,070 a year or less, while the top 10% make $83,190 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Duluth earn between $60,360 and $65,520.
- $48K10th
- $60K25th
- $64KMedian
- $66K75th
- $83K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $64,700 | $5,392 | — |
| Median | $64,460 | $5,372 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $60,360 | $5,030 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $65,520 | $5,460 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Athletic Trainers pay in Duluth vs. Minnesota and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Duluth earn 6% less than the Minnesota average ($68,750) and about the same as the U.S. average ($66,620). At the median the gap is +3% against the U.S. median of $62,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth | $64,700 | $64,460 | $48,070 | $83,190 | 50 |
| Minnesota | $68,750 | $65,390 | $57,910 | $78,430 | 820 |
| United States | $66,620 | $62,520 | $48,180 | $88,760 | 30,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Athletic Trainers salary after taxes in Duluth
On the average salary of $64,700, a single filer in Duluth takes home about $51,290 a year, or $4,274 a month and $1,973 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Duluth, MN-WI metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WI | $51,834 | $4,320 |
| Working in MN | $51,290 | $4,274 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Is Duluth a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Duluth area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.8), so the average $64,700 buys what about $72,887 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Duluth ($50,000). A typical home costs $264,350, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in other Minnesota cities
Duluth ranks 2nd of 3 Minnesota metro areas for this job; Minneapolis pays the most ($71,200).
- Minneapolis$71,200
- Duluth$64,700
- Mankato$61,670
Highest-paying cities for athletic trainers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,240).
- San Jose, CA$91,240
- San Francisco, CA$84,990
- Waterbury, CT$82,610
- New York, NY$81,290
- McAllen, TX$81,150
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Athletic Trainers salary in Duluth: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Duluth?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $48,070 a year and the 25th percentile is $60,360, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Duluth?
About $51,290 a year ($4,274 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $64,700. Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Duluth than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as the U.S. average for this job ($66,620).
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; area Duluth, MN-WI (20260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.85, this job is 1.9 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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