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Athletic Trainers average salary by city in California
- San Jose$91,240
- San Francisco$84,990
- Los Angeles$80,940
- Riverside$80,560
- Sacramento$78,620
- San Diego$76,930
- Fresno$71,450
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | $91,240 | $89,630 | $79,110 | $68,624 | 110 |
| San Francisco | $84,990 | $77,840 | $69,260 | $64,808 | 116 |
| Los Angeles | $80,940 | $76,890 | $68,610 | $62,336 | 114 |
| Riverside | $80,560 | $79,950 | $76,330 | $62,104 | 106 |
| Sacramento | $78,620 | $77,580 | $64,020 | $60,920 | 107 |
| San Diego | $76,930 | $73,770 | $61,180 | $59,868 | 112 |
| Fresno | $71,450 | $74,650 | $59,560 | $56,452 | 102 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-9091.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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