Athletic Trainer salary in Texas
What athletic trainers earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$64,150– per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $62,520
Middle half earn$62,090 – $80,410Top 10%: $99,480+
Jobs3,1301.13× the U.S. concentration
Athletic Trainer pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $62,520 | – | 790 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $64,150 | – | 650 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $72,150 | – | 480 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $65,800 | – | 240 |
| El Paso, TX | $72,250 | – | 90 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $82,480 | – | 90 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $70,090 | – | 70 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen, TX | $66,490 | – | 60 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $59,330 | – | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $62,410 | – | 50 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $78,580 | – | 50 |
| Waco, TX | $56,730 | – | 50 |
| Lubbock, TX | $68,060 | – | 40 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX | $71,660 | – | 30 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $68,240 | – | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Athletic Trainer pay in similar states
Illinois · $64,750 Georgia · $64,590 Colorado · $64,580 Maryland · $63,970 Rhode Island · $63,750 Washington · $63,750
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does an athletic trainer make in Texas?
Athletic Trainers in Texas earned a median of $64,150 a year (– an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $62,520. The middle half earned $62,090 to $80,410.
Where in Texas do athletic trainers earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX at $82,480.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.