How much does an athletic trainer make in California?
$78,490a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in California. That is $37.74 an hour or $6,541 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.74
- Vs. national median
- +26%
- Rank among states
- 1 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,770Median: $78,490Highest 10%: $108,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $54,770 | $26.33 | |
| 25th | $67,600 | $32.50 | |
| Median | $78,490 | $37.74 | |
| 75th | $90,180 | $43.36 | |
| 90th | $108,100 | $51.95 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| San Jose, CA | $89,630 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,950 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,580 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,890 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,650 |
| San Diego, CA | $73,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for athletic trainers.
| 1. California | $78,490 |
| 2. Hawaii | $76,320 |
| 3. New Jersey | $76,210 |
| 4. District of Columbia | $74,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $37.74 ($78,490 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $78,490 against $62,520 nationally, 26% more.
Where does California rank for athletic trainer pay?
California ranks 1 of 50 states.
Which city in California pays athletic trainers the most?
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA, with a median of $89,630 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.