What are the main factors that influence an University Head Athletic Trainer's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change An University Head Athletic Trainer's salary?

An University Head Athletic Trainer's salary grows with experience: starting around $67,847 for beginners, reaching about $70,100 at mid-level, and approach $74,897 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an University Head Athletic Trainer?

University Head Athletic Trainer salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for University Head Athletic Trainer roles are District of Columbia $74,570, California $74,290, Massachusetts $73,300. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of University Head Athletic Trainer roles make?

Salaries for University Head Athletic Trainer level roles vary by specialization: College Head Athletic Trainer: $67,400; Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed.: $67,349; Head Athletic Trainer: $66,189; Sports Athletic Trainer: $63,389; Assistant Athletic Trainer: $61,644.

University Head Athletic Trainer Salary in Connecticut

How much does an University Head Athletic Trainer make in Connecticut?

As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an University Head Athletic Trainer in Connecticut is $71,980 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $35.

However, an University Head Athletic Trainer's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $88,964
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $59,400 to $80,870
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $47,947

10% $47,947

50% (Median) $71,980

90% $88,964

University Head Athletic Trainer Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,870	$6,739	$1,555	$39
Average	$71,980	$5,998	$1,384	$35
25th Percentile	$59,400	$4,950	$1,142	$29

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Key Factors That Influence University Head Athletic Trainer Salaries

An University Head Athletic Trainer's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects University Head Athletic Trainer Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an University Head Athletic Trainer's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $67,847
Early Career (1-2 years): $68,785
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $70,100
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $72,242
Expert (over 8 years): $74,897

Levels	Salary
Entry Level University Head Athletic Trainer	$67,847
Intermediate Level University Head Athletic Trainer	$68,785
Senior Level University Head Athletic Trainer	$70,100
Specialist Level University Head Athletic Trainer	$72,242
Expert Level University Head Athletic Trainer	$74,897

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How Do University Head Athletic Trainer Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract University Head Athletic Trainers. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $74,570.
California: $74,290.
Massachusetts: $73,300.

District of Columbia $74,570 California $74,290 Massachusetts $73,300 Washington $73,030 New Jersey $73,000 Alaska $72,910 Connecticut $71,980 New York $71,600

Hawaii $70,400 Rhode Island $69,830 Maryland $69,450 Minnesota $68,920 Colorado $68,720 Illinois $68,650 Oregon $68,400 Delaware $68,210

New Hampshire $68,090 Virginia $67,830 Pennsylvania $67,050 Nevada $66,660 North Dakota $66,530 Michigan $66,330 Wisconsin $66,260 Vermont $66,110

Texas $65,700 Maine $65,670 Arizona $65,630 Ohio $65,580 Georgia $64,960 Indiana $64,650 Wyoming $64,590 Utah $64,500

Iowa $64,460 Kansas $64,130 Louisiana $64,040 North Carolina $64,010 Missouri $63,990 Florida $63,730 Montana $63,590 Nebraska $63,450

Kentucky $63,380 South Carolina $63,110 Tennessee $62,940 Idaho $62,880 New Mexico $62,380 Oklahoma $62,280 Alabama $61,880 South Dakota $61,210

Arkansas $60,850 West Virginia $60,650 Mississippi $60,070

Top Paying Cities for University Head Athletic Trainers

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Old Mystic: $70,840
Oneco: $70,660
Avon: $70,970

Old Mystic, CT $70,840 Oneco, CT $70,660 Avon, CT $70,970 Bloomfield, CT $71,020 Windsor, CT $71,020 Bristol, CT $71,010 Burlington, CT $71,010 Broad Brook, CT $70,620

Canaan, CT $70,670 Canton, CT $70,940 Canton Center, CT $70,920 Colebrook, CT $70,670 Collinsville, CT $70,930 East Berlin, CT $70,900 East Canaan, CT $70,750 East Glastonbury, CT $71,020

East Granby, CT $70,630 East Hartland, CT $70,450 East Windsor Hill, CT $70,960 Ellington, CT $70,470 Farmington, CT $70,900 Falls Village, CT $70,910 Glastonbury, CT $71,020 Granby, CT $70,490

Berlin, CT $70,890 Lakeville, CT $70,970 Manchester, CT $71,010 Bolton, CT $70,920 New Britain, CT $70,870 New Hartford, CT $70,990 Norfolk, CT $70,850 North Canton, CT $70,870

North Granby, CT $70,280 Pine Meadow, CT $70,930 Plainville, CT $70,900 Barkhamsted, CT $70,790 Poquonock, CT $70,960 Riverton, CT $70,700 Vernon Rockville, CT $70,820 Rocky Hill, CT $70,940

Salisbury, CT $70,490 Sharon, CT $71,510 Simsbury, CT $70,910 Somers, CT $69,890 Somersville, CT $69,870 South Glastonbury, CT $71,000 South Windsor, CT $70,990 North Windham, CT $70,820

Pomfret Center, CT $70,750 Putnam, CT $70,710 Quinebaug, CT $70,730 Rogers, CT $70,710 Scotland, CT $70,830 South Willington, CT $70,650 South Windham, CT $70,840 South Woodstock, CT $70,740

Storrs Mansfield, CT $70,780 Thompson, CT $70,720 Ashford, CT $70,660 Willington, CT $70,640 Windham, CT $70,830 Woodstock, CT $70,720 Woodstock Valley, CT $70,690 New London, CT $70,840

Baltic, CT $70,830 Canterbury, CT $70,800 Central Village, CT $70,740 East Lyme, CT $70,870 Bozrah, CT $70,830 Gales Ferry, CT $70,840 Gilman, CT $70,850 Mashantucket, CT $70,830

Ledyard, CT $70,840 Groton, CT $70,840 Hanover, CT $70,830 Jewett City, CT $70,820 Montville, CT $70,840 Moosup, CT $70,710 Mystic, CT $70,840 Niantic, CT $70,860

North Stonington, CT $70,800 Norwich, CT $70,820 Preston, CT $70,820 Oakdale, CT $70,860 Old Lyme, CT $71,000 Stafford, CT $70,350 Stafford Springs, CT $70,380 Staffordville, CT $70,280

Suffield, CT $69,820 Taconic, CT $70,750 Tariffville, CT $70,790 Enfield, CT $69,800 Tolland, CT $70,610 Unionville, CT $70,960 East Windsor, CT $70,530 Weatogue, CT $70,980

West Granby, CT $70,640 West Hartland, CT $70,470 West Simsbury, CT $70,900 West Suffield, CT $69,830 Winchester Center, CT $70,910 Windsor Locks, CT $70,530 Winsted, CT $70,900 Hartford, CT $71,080

West Hartford, CT $71,020 East Hartford, CT $71,070 Wethersfield, CT $71,010 Newington, CT $70,880 Plainfield, CT $70,770 Quaker Hill, CT $70,840 South Lyme, CT $70,910 Sterling, CT $70,640

Stonington, CT $70,820 Pawcatuck, CT $70,790 Taftville, CT $70,820 Uncasville, CT $70,840 Versailles, CT $70,820 Voluntown, CT $70,770 Waterford, CT $70,840 Wauregan, CT $70,730

West Mystic, CT $70,840 Yantic, CT $70,830 Ansonia, CT $72,250 Beacon Falls, CT $72,060 Botsford, CT $73,390 Branford, CT $71,580 Cheshire, CT $71,440 Centerbrook, CT $71,220

Chester, CT $71,220 Clinton, CT $71,530 Cobalt, CT $71,020 Colchester, CT $70,950 Cromwell, CT $70,940 Deep River, CT $71,260 Derby, CT $72,580 Killingworth, CT $71,440

Salem, CT $70,900 Durham, CT $71,260 East Haddam, CT $71,060 East Hampton, CT $71,050 Essex, CT $71,150 Guilford, CT $71,640 Haddam, CT $71,190 Hadlyme, CT $71,100

Hawleyville, CT $73,210 Higganum, CT $71,210 Ivoryton, CT $71,230 Madison, CT $71,550 Marion, CT $71,250 Marlborough, CT $71,000 Meriden, CT $71,060 Middlefield, CT $71,110

Middle Haddam, CT $71,070 Middletown, CT $71,030 Milford, CT $73,600 Milldale, CT $71,130 Monroe, CT $74,340 Moodus, CT $71,080 Newtown, CT $73,350 North Branford, CT $71,560

Northford, CT $71,540 North Haven, CT $71,490 North Westchester, CT $70,950 Old Saybrook, CT $71,180 Orange, CT $71,820 Oxford, CT $72,630 Plantsville, CT $71,130 Portland, CT $70,990

Rockfall, CT $71,030 Sandy Hook, CT $73,280 Seymour, CT $72,290 Shelton, CT $74,100 South Britain, CT $72,900 Southbury, CT $72,870 Southington, CT $70,950 Stevenson, CT $74,490

Wallingford, CT $71,420 Stratford, CT $75,520 Westbrook, CT $71,360 New Haven, CT $71,390 East Haven, CT $71,420 Hamden, CT $71,480 West Haven, CT $71,450 Bethany, CT $71,750

Woodbridge, CT $71,600 Willimantic, CT $70,840 Abington, CT $70,740 Amston, CT $70,920 Andover, CT $70,890 Ballouville, CT $70,680 Brooklyn, CT $70,740 Chaplin, CT $70,800

Columbia, CT $70,890 Coventry, CT $70,850 Danielson, CT $70,650 Dayville, CT $70,660 Eastford, CT $70,710 East Killingly, CT $70,590 East Woodstock, CT $70,730 Fabyan, CT $70,730

Grosvenor Dale, CT $70,730 Hampton, CT $70,780 Hebron, CT $70,930 Lebanon, CT $70,870 Mansfield Center, CT $70,800 Mansfield Depot, CT $70,810 North Franklin, CT $70,830 North Grosvenordale, CT $70,740

Pomfret, CT $70,740 Bridgeport, CT $75,720 Trumbull, CT $75,310 Easton, CT $75,270 Waterbury, CT $71,680 Prospect, CT $71,660 Wolcott, CT $71,260 Bantam, CT $71,930

Bethlehem, CT $72,090 Cornwall, CT $71,590 Cornwall Bridge, CT $72,010 Gaylordsville, CT $72,660 Goshen, CT $71,410 Kent, CT $72,150 Lakeside, CT $72,010 Litchfield, CT $71,680

Middlebury, CT $72,180 Morris, CT $71,900 Naugatuck, CT $72,000 New Milford, CT $72,880 New Preston Marble Dale, CT $72,280 Northfield, CT $71,440 Oakville, CT $71,730 Pequabuck, CT $71,180

Plymouth, CT $71,410 Roxbury, CT $72,820 Sherman, CT $72,960 South Kent, CT $72,320 Terryville, CT $71,230 Thomaston, CT $71,520 Torrington, CT $71,210 Harwinton, CT $71,230

Washington, CT $72,430 Washington Depot, CT $72,480 Watertown, CT $71,830 West Cornwall, CT $71,370 Woodbury, CT $72,390 Bethel, CT $73,290 Brookfield, CT $73,170 Cos Cob, CT $76,370

Danbury, CT $73,190 New Fairfield, CT $73,190 Darien, CT $76,350 Fairfield, CT $75,670 Georgetown, CT $75,070 Greenwich, CT $76,310 Greens Farms, CT $75,630 New Canaan, CT $76,030

Norwalk, CT $76,080 Old Greenwich, CT $76,370 Redding Center, CT $74,350 Redding Ridge, CT $74,350 Ridgefield, CT $73,700 Riverside, CT $76,360 Westport, CT $75,630 Weston, CT $75,320

Southport, CT $75,660 Redding, CT $74,190 Wilton, CT $75,400 Stamford, CT $76,390 Bridgewater, CT $73,070

University Head Athletic Trainer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise

University Head Athletic Trainer salary potential scales significantly with company size. Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $74,313. While startup companies pay approximate $63,460.

University Head Athletic Trainer Salary by Company Size

Company Size	Employees	Average Salary
Startup	1~50	$63,460
Growth Stage	51~500	$66,969
Established	501~5000	$71,924
Enterprise	5000+	$74,313

University Head Athletic Trainer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an University Head Athletic Trainer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$59,400

Average $71,980/year

$80,870

$4,950

Average $5,998/month

$6,739

$1,142

Average $1,384/week

$1,555

$29

Average $35/hour

$39

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$80,870	$6,739	$1,555	$39
Average	$71,980	$5,998	$1,384	$35
25th Percentile	$59,400	$4,950	$1,142	$29

University Head Athletic Trainer Salary Growth & Career Path

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Promotions are the fastest way to increase your earnings. As an University Head Athletic Trainer, you have the following paths for advancement. The table below compares the salary raises for common next-step roles. By comparing these figures, you can choose the career path that best meets your financial goals.

University Head Athletic Trainer Salary Growth and Career Path
Next Step Role	Estimate Salary	Projected Raise
Men's Athletics Director - Higher Ed.	$94,000	31%
College Athletics Director	$132,400	84%
Women's Athletics Director - Higher Ed.	$93,800	30%

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