How much does an athletic trainer make in Houston?
$72,150a year
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $34.69 an hour or $6,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.69
- Vs. national median
- +15%
- Rank among cities
- 19 of 160
- Jobs in the area
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,390Median: $72,150Highest 10%: $108,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,390 | $29.03 | |
| 25th | $60,400 | $29.04 | |
| Median | $72,150 | $34.69 | |
| 75th | $86,530 | $41.60 | |
| 90th | $108,000 | $51.91 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for athletic trainers.
| McAllen, TX | $82,480 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $78,580 |
| El Paso, TX | $72,250 |
| Brownsville, TX | $66,490 |
| San Antonio, TX | $65,800 |
| Austin, TX | $64,150 |
| Dallas, TX | $62,520 |
| College Station, TX | $62,410 |
| Killeen, TX | $59,330 |
| Waco, TX | $56,730 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an athletic trainer make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $34.69 ($72,150 a year).
Do athletic trainers make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $72,150 against $62,520 nationally, 15% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $64,150, so Houston pays 12% more.
Where does Houston rank for athletic trainer pay?
19 of 160 metro areas with data.
How much does an athletic trainer make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $108,000 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.