Athletic Trainers Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $70,080 +16.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $46,350
90th percentile $101,600
Employed locally 610
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,350
    25th
    $62,960
    50th (median)
    $70,080
    75th
    $80,200
    90th
    $101,600

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 75% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 25% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Athletic Trainers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $80,560
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $79,700
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,510
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,210

    Nearby metros — Athletic Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,210
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,150
    California $74,150
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $133,440
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $76,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,600
    Pharmacists $158,450
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,430
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $55,930

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Los Angeles?

    The median hourly wage for Athletic Trainers in Los Angeles, CA is —, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make — or more per hour.

    Is Los Angeles above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Los Angeles, CA is 16.3% above the national median of $60,250. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Athletic Trainers in Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $46,350 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,960.