Athletic Trainers pay in California
In California, the median pay for athletic trainers is $78,490 a year. About 1,760 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($62,520). California ranks 1st of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for athletic trainers in California
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $54,770 |
| 25% of workers | $67,600 |
| Half of workers (median) | $78,490 |
| 75% of workers | $90,180 |
| 90% of workers | $108,050 |
Athletic Trainers pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $89,630 | 120 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $79,950 | 240 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $77,840 | 250 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $77,580 | 60 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $76,890 | 560 |
| Fresno | $74,650 | 50 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $73,770 | 200 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for athletic trainers
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $57,990 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,660 |
| Physical Therapists | $124,190 |
| Physicians, All Other | $281,590 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $49,140 |
| Occupational Therapists | $124,510 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $83,110 |
| Chiropractors | $75,470 |
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