Athletic Trainers pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for athletic trainers is $64,150 a year. About 3,130 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($62,520). Texas ranks 14th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for athletic trainers in Texas
| Earns more than | Yearly |
|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $54,750 |
| 25% of workers | $62,090 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64,150 |
| 75% of workers | $80,410 |
| 90% of workers | $99,480 |
Athletic Trainers pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $82,480 | 90 |
| Corpus Christi | $78,580 | 50 |
| El Paso | $72,250 | 90 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $72,150 | 480 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $71,660 | 30 |
| Lubbock | $68,060 | 40 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $66,490 | 60 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $65,800 | 240 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $64,150 | 650 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $62,520 | 790 |
| College Station-Bryan | $62,410 | 50 |
| Killeen-Temple | $59,330 | 60 |
| Waco | $56,730 | 50 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for athletic trainers
- Typical education to start: Master's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +12.7% over ten years, much faster than average · about 2,400 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $269,800 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,810 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $40,880 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $36,510 |
| Occupational Therapists | $106,140 |
| Psychiatric Technicians | $39,970 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $78,000 |
| Chiropractors | $87,520 |
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