Athletic Trainers Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $69,220 +14.9% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,400
90th percentile $97,080
Employed locally 60
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,400
    25th
    $63,550
    50th (median)
    $69,220
    75th
    $82,710
    90th
    $97,080

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 74% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 26% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $70,080

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    OccupationMedian salary
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    Pharmacy Technicians$55,810
    Pharmacists$173,510
    Dental Hygienists$121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Sacramento?

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

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Sacramento, CA is 14.9% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $56,400 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,550.