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Athletic Trainers Salary in California
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Athletic Trainers make in California?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$78,490
Median Annual Salary
▲
+5.9% vs 2024
$80,780
Mean Salary
$78,490
Median Salary
$37.74
Hourly Rate
1,760 people work as Athletic Trainers in California
Athletic Trainers salary by percentile in California
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Athletic Trainers in California earn a median salary of $78,490 per year ($6,540/month).
This is 25.4% above the national average of $62,587.
California ranks #1 out of 50 states for Athletic Trainers pay.
Approximately 1,760 people work in this occupation across California.
Salaries increased by 5.9% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Athletic Trainers
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
Top Skills
Active Listening
4.0
Speaking
3.88
Critical Thinking
3.88
Monitoring
3.88
Judgment and Decision Making
3.88
Key Knowledge Areas
Medicine and Dentistry
4.64
Customer and Personal Service
4.36
Psychology
4.17
Therapy and Counseling
3.87
English Language
3.72
Typical Education: Master's Degree
(54.3% of workers)
Salaries for Athletic Trainers in California range from $54,770 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $108,050 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $67,600 and $90,180.
Median $78,490
P10: $54,770P25: $67,600P75: $90,180P90: $108,050
10th
$54,770
25th
$67,600
Median
$78,490
75th
$90,180
90th
$108,050
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$54,770
$26.33
$4,564
25th Percentile
$67,600
$32.50
$5,633
Median (50th)
$78,490
$37.74
$6,540
75th Percentile
$90,180
$43.36
$7,515
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$108,050
$51.95
$9,004
Note: The mean (average) salary of $80,780 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
The median annual salary for Athletic Trainers in California is $78,490 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $80,780.
What is the salary range for a Athletic Trainers in California?
Salaries for Athletic Trainers in California range from $54,770 at the 10th percentile to $108,050 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $67,600 and $90,180.
What is the starting salary for a Athletic Trainers in California?
Entry-level Athletic Trainers positions in California typically start around $54,770 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $67,600 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Athletic Trainers in California?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 1,760 people are employed as Athletic Trainers in California.
What is the hourly rate for a Athletic Trainers in California?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Athletic Trainers in California is approximately $37.74 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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