Athletic Trainers Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $78,210 +29.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $59,110
90th percentile $99,220
Employed locally 160
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,110
    25th
    $78,210
    50th (median)
    $78,210
    75th
    $92,010
    90th
    $99,220

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 50% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 50% 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
    New Jersey $77,350

    Nearby metros — Athletic Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,400
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $77,150
    California $74,150
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $70,080
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $69,220

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $92,840
    Physicians, All Other $95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians $70,740
    Pharmacists $196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in San Jose, CA is 29.8% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $59,110 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $78,210.