How much does an athletic trainer make in Los Angeles?
$76,890a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $36.97 an hour or $6,408 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.97
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among cities
- 8 of 160
- Jobs in the area
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $59,330Median: $76,890Highest 10%: $108,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $59,330 | $28.52 | |
| 25th | $68,610 | $32.99 | |
| Median | $76,890 | $36.97 | |
| 75th | $93,480 | $44.94 | |
| 90th | $108,700 | $52.24 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers.
| San Jose, CA | $89,630 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,950 |
| San Francisco, CA | $77,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $77,580 |
| Fresno, CA | $74,650 |
| San Diego, CA | $73,770 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $36.97 ($76,890 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $76,890 against $62,520 nationally, 23% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $78,490, so Los Angeles pays 2% less.
Where does Los Angeles rank for athletic trainer pay?
8 of 160 metro areas with data.
How much does an athletic trainer make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $59,330 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,700 or more.
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.