Athletic Trainers Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $78,400 +30.1% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $57,540
90th percentile $118,380
Employed locally 230
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,540
    25th
    $69,660
    50th (median)
    $78,400
    75th
    $95,560
    90th
    $118,380

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 59% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 41% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,210
    New Jersey $77,350

    Nearby metros — Athletic Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,220

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in San Francisco, CA is 30.1% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $57,540 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $69,660.