Athletic Trainers Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $78,510 +30.3% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $48,390
90th percentile $94,480
Employed locally 350
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,390
    25th
    $64,260
    50th (median)
    $78,510
    75th
    $82,370
    90th
    $94,480

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 98% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 2% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $78,400
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $78,210
    New Jersey $77,350

    Nearby metros — Athletic Trainers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Brownsville-Harlingen, TX $79,700
    McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX $78,550
    Corpus Christi, TX $75,750
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $71,660
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $70,980
    El Paso, TX $69,780

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians$44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$52,590
    Physicians, All Other$292,490
    Pharmacists$139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Houston?

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

    Is Houston above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Houston, TX is 30.3% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $48,390 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,260.