Joe Trahan Biography

Joe Trahan is an American Emmy and Murrow award-winning sports anchor and reporter who is working at WFAA. He joined Channel 8 in June 2003. 

Joe Trahan Career

Houston is his native home and he started his career in 1989, while still in college. During his senior year at Loyola University, he worked at WWL-TV on the overnight shift as a news writer. In addition, he started his on-air sports career at WCBD-TV in Charleston, South Carolina.

He has also worked at WVUE-TV for nine years and while he was at the station, he was named as a sports director. In addition, since he joined WFAA, he coveted title runs from the Rangers and Maverick including the Mavs’ magical run that ended with a championship in 2011.

Furthermore, he joined WCBD in June 1991 and served as a sports anchor and reporter at the station till June 1994. Later on, in 1994, he joined the Fox 8 News team where he served as a sports director, sports anchor, and sports reporter. Trahan joined Loyola University New Orleans in 1986 and graduated with a bachelor’s in Communications in 1990.

Joe Trahan Age

Trahan is 48 years old as of 2022. He was born on January 5, 1974, in Houston, Texas, United States. He celebrates his birthday on the 5th of January every year.

Joe Trahan Height

Trahan stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches tall.

Joe Trahan Family

Trahan has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Trahan has any siblings.

Joe Trahan Wife

Trahan is married to Amy Trahan and together the couple has been blessed with two daughters who they named Sophia and Sydney. Together with his family, they reside in Frisco.

Joe Trahan Salary

Trahan earns an annual salary ranging between $40,000 – $ 110,500.

Joe Trahan Net Worth

Trahan has an estimated net worth ranging between $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a sports anchor and reporter.