Athletic Trainers Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $78,550 +30.4% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $55,580
90th percentile $86,150
Employed locally 80
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $55,580
    25th
    $67,590
    50th (median)
    $78,550
    75th
    $84,910
    90th
    $86,150

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 150% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 50% above 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
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $78,510
    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
    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
    El Paso, TX $69,780

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,240
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $50,020
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,200
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $42,890
    Nurse Practitioners $114,080
    Physicians, All Other $295,020

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in McAllen?

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

    Is McAllen above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in McAllen, TX is 30.4% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $55,580 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $67,590.