Athletic Trainers pay range in Fresno
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,010 a year or less, while the top 10% make $91,170 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Fresno earn between $59,560 and $83,070.
- $54K10th
- $60K25th
- $75KMedian
- $83K75th
- $91K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $71,450 | $5,954 | — |
| Median | $74,650 | $6,221 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $59,560 | $4,963 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $83,070 | $6,922 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Athletic Trainers pay in Fresno vs. California and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Fresno earn 12% less than the California average ($80,780) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($66,620). At the median the gap is +19% against the U.S. median of $62,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fresno | $71,450 | $74,650 | $54,010 | $91,170 | 50 |
| California | $80,780 | $78,490 | $54,770 | $108,050 | 1,760 |
| United States | $66,620 | $62,520 | $48,180 | $88,760 | 30,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Athletic Trainers salary after taxes in Fresno
On the average salary of $71,450, a single filer in Fresno takes home about $56,452 a year, or $4,704 a month and $2,171 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Is Fresno a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Fresno area are 2% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.2), so the average $71,450 buys what about $69,941 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Fresno ($46,910). A typical home costs $409,749, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in other California cities
Fresno ranks 7th of 7 California metro areas for this job; San Jose pays the most ($91,240).
- 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
Highest-paying cities for athletic trainers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,240).
- San Jose, CA$91,240
- San Francisco, CA$84,990
- Waterbury, CT$82,610
- New York, NY$81,290
- McAllen, TX$81,150
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Athletic Trainers salary in Fresno: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Fresno?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,010 a year and the 25th percentile is $59,560, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Fresno?
About $56,452 a year ($4,704 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $71,450. California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Fresno than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more than the U.S. average for this job ($66,620).
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; area Fresno, CA (23420). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.50, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.50).
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