Athletic Trainers Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $64,950 +7.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $49,720
90th percentile $82,070
Employed locally 180
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,720
    25th
    $60,480
    50th (median)
    $64,950
    75th
    $78,400
    90th
    $82,070

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 67% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 33% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,210

    Nearby metros — Athletic Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $79,700
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,510
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,750
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $71,660
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $70,980

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,300
    Nurse Practitioners$132,530
    Physical Therapists$100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists$102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Austin?

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

    Is Austin above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Austin, TX is 7.8% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $49,720 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,480.