Athletic Trainers Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $60,720 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $50,660
90th percentile $85,790
Employed locally 600
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $50,660
    25th
    $59,850
    50th (median)
    $60,720
    75th
    $76,390
    90th
    $85,790

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 70% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 30% 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 $98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,290
    Physicians, All Other $168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,190
    Pharmacists $137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Dallas?

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

    Is Dallas above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Dallas, TX is 0.8% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $50,660 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $59,850.