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Sports Medicine Physicians in Texas

Sports medicine physicians diagnose and treat injuries related to athletic activity and physical exercise. They work in hospitals, clinics, sports facilities, and with athletic teams at various levels In Texas the median pay is $269,800 a year, 1% above the national median of $265,930.

$269,800median pay in Texas, per year

$108,990–$370,990middle half earn

30,720employed in Texas

$265,930U.S. median, for comparison

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What it takes

Preparation: Extensive preparation (graduate degree and/or many years of experience). Most hold doct.

Skills that matter most

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingActive ListeningSpeakingActive LearningMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryBiologyEnglish LanguageTherapy and CounselingPsychologyEducation and Training

Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Sports Medicine Physicians.

Licenses and training in Texas

Local training programs Certifications Licenses in your state Apprenticeships

Sports Medicine Physicians pay in other states

North Dakota · $454,550 Montana · $438,850 Maine · $419,410 Wisconsin · $391,740 Minnesota · $367,320 Indiana · $366,190 New Hampshire · $361,300 Alaska · $355,100 Louisiana · $350,920 Oregon · $347,180

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O*NET-SOC 29-1229.06. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Texas, annual.