Athletic Trainers Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $64,590 +7.2% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,860
90th percentile $97,940
Employed locally 170
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,860
    25th
    $52,680
    50th (median)
    $64,590
    75th
    $78,090
    90th
    $97,940

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 63% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 37% 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
    Registered Nurses $133,090
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $77,280
    Physicians, All Other $323,050
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $70,240
    Pharmacists $163,860

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in San Diego?

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

    Is San Diego above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in San Diego, CA is 7.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $50,860 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,680.