The average salary for an athletic trainer in California is around $78,490 per year.
Avg Salary
Athletic trainers earn an average yearly salary of $78,490.
Wages typically start from $54,770 and go up to $108,050.
0% below national average Updated in 2025
Athletic trainer earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$51.95 per hour
$108,050 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$43.36 per hour
$90,180 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$37.74 per hour
$78,490 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$32.50 per hour
$67,600 per year
10th percentile
Starting level athletic trainer earnings begin at:
$26.33 per hour
$54,770 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Athletic trainer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $78,490 |
| Hawaii | $76,320 |
| New Jersey | $76,210 |
| District of Columbia | $74,450 |
| New Mexico | $72,440 |
| Massachusetts | $70,010 |
| Connecticut | $69,960 |
| New York | $66,230 |
| Utah | $65,980 |
| Minnesota | $65,390 |
| Illinois | $64,750 |
| Georgia | $64,590 |
| Colorado | $64,580 |
| Texas | $64,150 |
| Maryland | $63,970 |
| Rhode Island | $63,750 |
| Washington | $63,750 |
| Wyoming | $63,190 |
| Vermont | $62,910 |
| Indiana | $62,780 |
| Louisiana | $62,760 |
| Maine | $61,970 |
| Virginia | $61,860 |
| Wisconsin | $61,820 |
| Arizona | $61,710 |
| Ohio | $61,420 |
| Florida | $61,350 |
| Oklahoma | $61,320 |
| Pennsylvania | $61,060 |
| Nebraska | $61,020 |
| North Dakota | $60,900 |
| Kentucky | $60,680 |
| Idaho | $60,410 |
| New Hampshire | $60,200 |
| Montana | $60,090 |
| Tennessee | $59,850 |
| Nevada | $59,820 |
| Delaware | $59,650 |
| Michigan | $59,280 |
| South Carolina | $59,240 |
| Kansas | $59,140 |
| Missouri | $58,660 |
| South Dakota | $58,620 |
| Mississippi | $58,180 |
| Oregon | $57,790 |
| Arkansas | $57,240 |
| North Carolina | $56,540 |
| Iowa | $55,430 |
| West Virginia | $50,510 |
| Alabama | $46,940 |
| Alaska | $45,610 |
How do athletic trainer salaries compare to similar careers?
Athletic trainers earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than physical education teachers but more than sports referees.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Physical education teacher salary | $128K |
| Fitness and wellness coordinator salary | $100K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $78K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $62K |
| Fitness trainer salary | $58K |
| Sports scout salary | $48K |
| Sports referee salary | $45K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)