Athletic Trainers pay range in Corpus Christi
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $112,360 or more. The middle half of athletic trainers in Corpus Christi earn between $65,350 and $79,570.
- $54K10th
- $65K25th
- $79KMedian
- $80K75th
- $112K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $78,020 | $6,502 | — |
| Median | $78,580 | $6,548 | — |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $65,350 | $5,446 | — |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $79,570 | $6,631 | — |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year (BLS publishes this job's pay as annual only). Hourly to annual salary.
Athletic Trainers pay in Corpus Christi vs. Texas and the U.S.
Athletic trainers in Corpus Christi earn 9% more than the Texas average ($71,800) and 17% more than the U.S. average ($66,620). At the median the gap is +26% against the U.S. median of $62,520.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi | $78,020 | $78,580 | $54,430 | $112,360 | 50 |
| Texas | $71,800 | $64,150 | $54,750 | $99,480 | 3,130 |
| United States | $66,620 | $62,520 | $48,180 | $88,760 | 30,500 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Athletic Trainers salary after taxes in Corpus Christi
On the average salary of $78,020, a single filer in Corpus Christi takes home about $63,717 a year, or $5,310 a month and $2,451 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Corpus Christi a good place for athletic trainers? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Corpus Christi area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.7), so the average $78,020 buys what about $84,190 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.7 times the median wage of all jobs in Corpus Christi ($45,350). A typical home costs $225,070, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Athletic Trainers salary in other Texas cities
Corpus Christi ranks 2nd of 13 Texas metro areas for this job; McAllen pays the most ($81,150).
Highest-paying cities for athletic trainers
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($91,240).
- San Jose, CA$91,240
- San Francisco, CA$84,990
- Waterbury, CT$82,610
- New York, NY$81,290
- McAllen, TX$81,150
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Athletic Trainers salary in Corpus Christi: questions
What is the entry-level athletic trainers salary in Corpus Christi?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $54,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $65,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the athletic trainers take-home pay in Corpus Christi?
About $63,717 a year ($5,310 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $78,020. Texas has no state income tax.
Do athletic trainers earn more in Corpus Christi than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% more than the U.S. average for this job ($66,620).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-9091; area Corpus Christi, TX (18580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.8%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.40, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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