Athletic Trainer salary in California
What athletic trainers earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$78,490– per hour
vs U.S.+26%U.S. median $62,520
Middle half earn$67,600 – $90,180Top 10%: $108,050+
Jobs1,7600.49× the U.S. concentration
Athletic Trainer pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $76,890 | – | 560 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $77,840 | – | 250 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $79,950 | – | 240 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $73,770 | – | 200 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $89,630 | – | 120 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $77,580 | – | 60 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,650 | – | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Athletic Trainer pay in similar states
Hawaii · $76,320 New Jersey · $76,210 New Mexico · $72,440 Massachusetts · $70,010 Connecticut · $69,960 New York · $66,230
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make in California?
Athletic Trainers in California earned a median of $78,490 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, 26% more than the national median of $62,520. The middle half earned $67,600 to $90,180.
Where in California do athletic trainers earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA at $89,630.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.