Athletic Trainers Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $56,730 -5.8% vs national
Median hourly —
10th percentile $56,690
90th percentile $96,470
Employed locally 50
National median $60,250

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $56,690
    25th
    $56,730
    50th (median)
    $56,730
    75th
    $78,960
    90th
    $96,470

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Athletic Trainers salary vs area income 89% Median Athletic Trainers salary is 11% 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

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51,740
    Physicians, All Other$312,520
    Nurse Practitioners$123,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Athletic Trainers make per hour in Waco?

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

    Is Waco above or below average for Athletic Trainers salaries?

    The median Athletic Trainers salary in Waco, TX is 5.8% below 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Athletic Trainers (10th percentile) earn around $56,690 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,730.