Athletic Trainers Salary
The median pay for a athletic trainers in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX is $71,660/year, per BLS data. The range runs from $63K at the entry level to $88K for experienced workers.
So what does $72K get you in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Beaumont-Port Arthur’s Regional Price Parity (90). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
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What this looks like in Beaumont-Port Arthur
Beaumont-Port Arthur sits well above the national pay line for athletic trainers, local pay runs about 15% higher than the U.S. median of $63K. Housing is manageable: a 2-bedroom at the HUD median costs $1,103/month, 22.5% of take-home, well inside the 30% guideline. Regional Price Parity sits at 90 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 10% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Combined with manageable housing costs, Beaumont-Port Arthur offers a genuinely strong financial position for athletic trainerss at the median.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for athletic trainers in metros near Beaumont-Port Arthur, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $63K | , |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $64K | , |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $72K | , |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $66K | , |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX
Entry-level athletic trainers (10th percentile) start around $63K. Mid-career wages sit at $72K. Top earners bring in $88K or more, a $25K spread from bottom to top.
Athletic Trainers pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Athletic Trainers salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $78K | +26% | 1,760 |
| Hawaii | $76K | +22% | 200 |
| New Jersey | $76K | +22% | 890 |
| District of Columbia | $74K | +19% | 100 |
| New Mexico | $72K | +16% | 150 |
| Massachusetts | $70K | +12% | 630 |
| Connecticut | $70K | +12% | 290 |
| New York | $66K | +6% | 1,370 |
| Utah | $66K | +6% | 340 |
| Minnesota | $65K | +5% | 820 |
| Illinois | $65K | +4% | 850 |
| Georgia | $65K | +3% | 860 |
| Colorado | $65K | +3% | 380 |
| Texas | $64K | +3% | 3,130 |
| Maryland | $64K | +2% | 320 |
| Washington | $64K | +2% | 240 |
| Rhode Island | $64K | +2% | N/A |
| Wyoming | $63K | +1% | 60 |
| Vermont | $63K | +1% | 140 |
| Indiana | $63K | +0% | 1,040 |
| Louisiana | $63K | +0% | 810 |
| Maine | $62K | -1% | 180 |
| Virginia | $62K | -1% | 830 |
| Wisconsin | $62K | -1% | 620 |
| Arizona | $62K | -1% | 590 |
| Ohio | $61K | -2% | 2,100 |
| Florida | $61K | -2% | 1,430 |
| Oklahoma | $61K | -2% | 360 |
| Pennsylvania | $61K | -2% | 1,870 |
| Nebraska | $61K | -2% | 270 |
| North Dakota | $61K | -3% | 110 |
| Kentucky | $61K | -3% | 720 |
| Idaho | $60K | -3% | 170 |
| New Hampshire | $60K | -4% | 210 |
| Montana | $60K | -4% | 50 |
| Tennessee | $60K | -4% | 580 |
| Nevada | $60K | -4% | 180 |
| Delaware | $60K | -5% | 50 |
| Michigan | $59K | -5% | 870 |
| South Carolina | $59K | -5% | 530 |
| Kansas | $59K | -5% | 390 |
| Missouri | $59K | -6% | 510 |
| South Dakota | $59K | -6% | 150 |
| Mississippi | $58K | -7% | 200 |
| Oregon | $58K | -8% | 280 |
| Arkansas | $57K | -8% | 240 |
| North Carolina | $57K | -10% | 990 |
| Iowa | $55K | -11% | 570 |
| West Virginia | $51K | -19% | 110 |
| Alabama | $47K | -25% | 840 |
Showing 1–10 of 50 states
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a athletic trainer afford a 2BR apartment alone in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
Yes — at the median salary of $72K, rent takes 22.5% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,103/month. That stays under the 30% guideline most financial planners use.
What’s the entry-level salary for athletic trainers in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new athletic trainers typically earn — is $63K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $3,763/month. At HUD’s $1,103/month FMR, rent would take 29% of that take-home — manageable on an entry-level income.
Is athletic trainer a high-paying job in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
Local pay is 15% above the national median — $72K here vs. $63K nationally.
How does Beaumont-Port Arthur compare to the national average for athletic trainers?
Beaumont-Port Arthur pays $72K median vs. the U.S. average of $63K — that’s +15%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 90), the purchasing-power equivalent is $80K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do athletic trainers make in Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX?
The median is $71,660 a year. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $62,710, and experienced athletic trainers can clear $87,580. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $72K enough to live in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,900/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,103/month, which eats 22.5% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a athletic trainers salary go in Beaumont-Port Arthur?
Beaumont-Port Arthur has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median athletic trainers salary is worth about $79,622 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do athletic trainers get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.