Key Factors That Influence Personal Trainer Salaries
A Personal Trainer's salary isn't a fixed number.
It's shaped by several important factors.
Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education, and company size can directly affect your earning potential.
How Experience Level Affects Personal Trainer Salaries?
Experience is a primary driver of a Personal Trainer's salary.
As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases.
Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:
Fitness Instructor I (0-1 years): $41,442
Fitness Instructor II (1-3 years): $50,602
Personal Trainer (3-5 years): $67,408
Fitness Center Supervisor (5+ years): $69,105
Fitness Center Senior Supervisor (5+ years): $76,244
Job Role
Years of Experience
Average Salary
Fitness Instructor I
0-1 years
$41,442
Fitness Instructor II
1-3 years
$50,602
Personal Trainer
3-5 years
$67,408
Fitness Center Supervisor
5+ years
$69,105
Fitness Center Senior Supervisor
5+ years
$76,244
$41,442Fitness I...
$50,602Fitness I...
$67,408Personal ...
$69,105Fitness C...
$76,244Fitness C...
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How Do Personal Trainer Salaries Vary from State to State?
Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work.
States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors
often pay more to attract Personal Trainers.
For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:
Salaries can also vary between different cities.
Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay.
Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:
San Jose: $85,022
San Francisco: $84,091
Oakland: $82,319
San Jose, CA$85,022
San Francisco, CA$84,091
Oakland, CA$82,319
New York, NY$77,613
Paramus, NJ$76,669
Queens Village, NY$76,666
Passaic, NJ$76,602
Bergenfield, NJ$76,596
Stamford, CT$76,447
Huntington, NY$76,420
Newark, NJ$75,922
Bridgeport, CT$75,779
Vallejo, CA$75,645
New Brunswick, NJ$75,618
Petaluma, CA$75,578
Middlesex, NJ$75,450
Somerset, NJ$75,403
Santa Cruz, CA$75,315
Boston, MA$74,904
Monterey, CA$74,667
Seattle, WA$74,513
Santa Rosa, CA$74,499
Los Angeles, CA$74,479
Juneau, AK$74,304
Washington, DC$74,230
Orange, CA$73,990
Santa Ana, CA$73,812
Long Beach, CA$73,744
Anaheim, CA$73,731
Anchorage, AK$73,697
Santa Maria, CA$73,495
Everett, WA$73,481
Danbury, CT$73,244
Bremerton, WA$73,151
Tacoma, WA$72,908
New Suffolk, NY$72,907
Sacramento, CA$72,888
Santa Barbara, CA$72,814
Trenton, NJ$72,740
San Diego, CA$72,740
Brockton, MA$72,666
Fairbanks, AK$72,501
Lompoc, CA$72,329
Lowell, MA$72,274
Ventura, CA$72,261
Nashua, NH$72,248
Stockton, CA$72,241
Modesto, CA$71,749
Poughkeepsie, NY$71,601
Olympia, WA$71,473
Kennewick, WA$71,473
New Haven, CT$71,446
Lawrence, MA$71,203
Hartford, CT$71,136
Riverside, CA$71,122
New Bedford, MA$71,055
Richland, WA$71,055
Bakersfield, CA$70,960
San Bernardino, CA$70,933
New Britain, CT$70,927
Atlantic City, NJ$70,927
New London, CT$70,900
Norwich, CT$70,880
Portsmouth, NH$70,866
Boulder, CO$70,723
Portland, OR$70,630
Worcester, MA$70,623
Minneapolis, MN$70,414
Philadelphia, PA$70,320
Honolulu, HI$70,098
Saint Paul, MN$70,065
Vineland, NJ$70,050
Providence, RI$69,855
Chicago, IL$69,659
Bellingham, WA$69,579
Springfield, MA$69,525
Baltimore, MD$69,504
Chico, CA$69,336
Pittsfield, MA$69,154
Manchester, NH$69,026
Spokane, WA$68,729
Denver, CO$68,722
Albany, NY$68,406
Troy, NY$68,379
Nassau, NY$68,307
Schenectady, NY$68,237
Wilmington, DE$68,183
Burlington, VT$68,089
Salem, OR$68,062
Portland, ME$67,853
Yakima, WA$67,785
Rochester, MN$67,577
Reno, NV$67,543
Fresno, CA$67,543
Milwaukee, WI$67,482
Detroit, MI$67,415
Ann Arbor, MI$67,403
Allentown, PA$67,395
Colorado Springs, CO$67,280
Syracuse, NY$67,246
Carson City, NV$67,246
Houston, TX$67,152
Eugene, OR$67,118
Gary, IN$67,037
Springfield, OR$66,983
Bismarck, ND$66,970
Galveston, TX$66,923
Medford, OR$66,822
Fort Collins, CO$66,795
Concord, NH$66,761
Austin, TX$66,741
Mesa, AZ$66,599
Reading, PA$66,592
Phoenix, AZ$66,586
Dallas, TX$66,565
Saint Cloud, MN$66,501
Madison, WI$66,410
Utica, NY$66,228
Rochester, NY$66,121
Des Moines, IA$66,114
Raleigh, NC$66,107
Atlanta, GA$66,006
Battle Creek, MI$65,986
Salt Lake City, UT$65,965
Lancaster, PA$65,864
Harrisburg, PA$65,770
Kansas City, MO$65,703
Champaign, IL$65,689
Kansas City, KS$65,689
Fort Worth, TX$65,682
Columbus, OH$65,671
Boca Raton, FL$65,655
Pittsburgh, PA$65,628
Richmond, VA$65,601
Indianapolis, IN$65,588
Cleveland, OH$65,581
Las Vegas, NV$65,500
Cincinnati, OH$65,500
Petersburg, VA$65,399
Huntsville, AL$65,298
Lansing, MI$65,253
Lebanon, PA$65,244
Pueblo, CO$65,237
Appleton, WI$65,217
Buffalo, NY$65,190
Dayton, OH$65,170
Racine, WI$65,157
Charlotte, NC$65,150
Saint Louis, MO$65,130
York, PA$65,089
Elkhart, IN$65,089
Gastonia, NC$65,076
Billings, MT$65,060
Beaumont, TX$65,042
Lorain, OH$65,028
Benton Harbor, MI$65,015
Toledo, OH$65,002
Binghamton, NY$64,968
Rock Hill, SC$64,961
Rockford, IL$64,927
Springfield, IL$64,900
Elyria, OH$64,894
Fargo, ND$64,894
Flagstaff, AZ$64,846
Fort Lauderdale, FL$64,806
Duluth, MN$64,766
Miami, FL$64,766
Cheyenne, WY$64,718
Grand Forks, ND$64,718
Bangor, ME$64,570
Cedar Rapids, IA$64,496
Durham, NC$64,468
Louisville, KY$64,462
Grand Rapids, MI$64,449
Hialeah, FL$64,442
Casper, WY$64,348
Scranton, PA$64,267
New Orleans, LA$64,247
Virginia Beach, VA$64,240
Akron, OH$64,206
Peoria, IL$64,118
Sarasota, FL$64,105
Nashville, TN$64,058
Omaha, NE$64,058
Green Bay, WI$64,058
Baton Rouge, LA$64,024
Charleston, SC$64,011
Jamestown, NY$63,977
Davenport, IA$63,977
Tucson, AZ$63,943
Saint Petersburg, FL$63,903
Tampa, FL$63,889
Evansville, IN$63,849
Port Arthur, TX$63,849
Bradenton, FL$63,822
Santa Fe, NM$63,701
Orlando, FL$63,579
Clearwater, FL$63,559
Canton, OH$63,417
La Crosse, WI$63,417
Albuquerque, NM$63,377
Newport News, VA$63,370
High Point, NC$63,350
Ogden, UT$63,323
Corpus Christi, TX$63,269
Norfolk, VA$63,229
Laramie, WY$63,229
Rock Island, IL$63,188
Saginaw, MI$63,175
Jacksonville, FL$63,168
Salisbury, NC$63,155
Boise, ID$63,141
Moline, IL$63,107
Fort Myers, FL$63,087
Memphis, TN$63,074
Tulsa, OK$63,040
Waterloo, IA$63,000
Spartanburg, SC$62,932
Lincoln, NE$62,898
Fort Wayne, IN$62,885
Provo, UT$62,878
Cedar Falls, IA$62,797
San Antonio, TX$62,770
Greensboro, NC$62,743
South Bend, IN$62,737
Savannah, GA$62,662
Muskegon, MI$62,636
Birmingham, AL$62,629
Winston Salem, NC$62,596
Lake Charles, LA$62,433
Anderson, IN$62,420
Lexington, KY$62,400
Augusta, GA$62,379
Greenville, SC$62,379
Lima, OH$62,325
Wichita, KS$62,319
Tuscaloosa, AL$62,319
Columbia, SC$62,258
Springfield, OH$62,245
Asheville, NC$62,137
Bloomington, IN$62,090
Knoxville, TN$61,847
Shreveport, LA$61,840
Wilmington, NC$61,752
Roanoke, VA$61,752
Topeka, KS$61,631
Frankfort, KY$61,624
Oklahoma City, OK$61,577
Chillicothe, OH$61,550
Longview, TX$61,544
Melbourne, FL$61,537
Sioux Falls, SD$61,429
Mobile, AL$61,422
Terre Haute, IN$61,395
Altoona, PA$61,355
Amarillo, TX$61,308
Killeen, TX$61,287
Fayetteville, AR$61,233
Chattanooga, TN$61,213
Sioux City, IA$61,153
Idaho Falls, ID$61,139
Lynchburg, VA$61,085
Gainesville, FL$60,997
Portsmouth, OH$60,964
Little Rock, AR$60,950
Lafayette, LA$60,923
Youngstown, OH$60,923
Daytona Beach, FL$60,883
Clarksville, TN$60,876
Pensacola, FL$60,869
Temple, TX$60,865
Hopkinsville, KY$60,667
Erie, PA$60,654
Florence, SC$60,627
Charleston, WV$60,519
Great Falls, MT$60,485
Macon, GA$60,391
Tallahassee, FL$60,384
Fayetteville, NC$60,371
Waco, TX$60,357
Helena, MT$60,310
Pine Bluff, AR$60,284
Vincennes, IN$60,202
Lubbock, TX$60,175
Alamogordo, NM$60,135
Twin Falls, ID$60,074
Rapid City, SD$60,054
Jackson, MS$59,932
Huntington, WV$59,928
Greenville, MS$59,926
Parkersburg, WV$59,857
Montgomery, AL$59,845
Wichita Falls, TX$59,777
Springfield, MO$59,777
Biloxi, MS$59,744
Monroe, LA$59,676
Johnstown, PA$59,629
Sumter, SC$59,602
Columbus, GA$59,595
Pascagoula, MS$59,467
Abilene, TX$59,467
Kingsport, TN$59,292
Albany, GA$59,292
Gulfport, MS$59,272
Alexandria, LA$59,049
Fort Smith, AR$58,881
El Paso, TX$58,699
Las Cruces, NM$58,396
Harlingen, TX$58,224
Pocatello, ID$58,214
Florence, AL$58,126
Brownsville, TX$58,112
Mcallen, TX$57,971
Dothan, AL$57,877
Columbus, MS$57,476
Altus, OK$57,162
Lawton, OK$57,034
Pierre, SD$56,791
What Skills Can Increase a Personal Trainer's Salary?
Demanded Skills for the Role:
Customer Service (Mentioned in 11.78% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
Spring (Mentioned in 2.23% Job Postings): Spring is the season during which the natural world revives and reinvigorates after the colder winter months. During spring, dormant plants begin to grow again, new seedlings sprout out of the ground and hibernating animals awake.
Physical Education (Mentioned in 1.14% Job Postings): Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning.
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Skills
Demand Percentage
Customer Service
11.78%
Spring
2.23%
Physical Education
1.14%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay.
Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Personal Trainer's salary.
Merchandising: Can increase your salary by up to 88%.
Confidentiality: Can increase your salary by up to 32%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 27%.
Skill
Salary
Salary % Increase
Merchandising
$126,727
88%
Confidentiality
$88,979
32%
Commitment
$85,608
27%
Personal Fitness
$77,519
15%
Integrity
$74,823
11%
Networking
$72,127
7%
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Personal Trainer Salary by Company Size: Startups vs. Enterprise
Personal Trainer salary potential scales significantly with company size.
Data shows that Enterprise companies (5,000+ employees) pay the highest average salary at around $72,721.
While startup companies pay approximate $61,681.
Personal Trainer Salary by Company Size
Company Size
Employees
Average Salary
Startup
1~50
$61,681
Growth Stage
51~500
$65,197
Established
501~5000
$70,270
Enterprise
5000+
$72,721
Personal Trainer Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors
For Personal Trainer roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential
by as much as 100% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries).
Data shows that the Healthcare and Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 50% above the average.
In contrast, Personal Trainer positions in Insurance or Business Services typically offer lower base pay,
as these industries often view Personal Trainer as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.
The top paying industries for a Personal Trainer
Industry Sector
Average Annual Salary
Average Hourly Rate
Pay vs.Avg
Healthcare
$101,112
$49.0
50%
Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit
$80,890
$39.0
20%
How Education impacts a Personal Trainer's Salary?
Your level of education can impact your salary potential.
While many Personal Trainers enter the field with a No Diploma degree,
higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.
According to our 100% employer-reported salary data,
the median salary for a Personal Trainer with a No Diploma is between
$56,523
and $67,565).
Personal Trainer Salaries by Degree Level
Typical Education for Personal Trainer
No Diploma0.7%
High School27.7%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors53.7%
Masters9.8%
Doctorate1.2%
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Degree Level
% of user with this level of education
No Diploma
0.7%
High School
27.7%
Associates
6.9%
Bachelors
53.7%
Masters
9.8%
Doctorate
1.2%
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Personal Trainer Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay
Understanding how a Personal Trainer's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting.
Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role.
Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.
Hourly
Monthly
Weekly
Yearly
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$58,224
Average$67,408/year
$79,657
$4,852
Average$5,617/month
$6,638
$1,120
Average$1,296/week
$1,532
$28
Average$32/hour
$38
Annual Salary
Monthly Pay
Weekly Pay
Hourly Wage
75th Percentile
$79,657
$6,638
$1,532
$38
Average
$67,408
$5,617
$1,296
$32
25th Percentile
$58,224
$4,852
$1,120
$28
Personal Trainer Salary Growth & Career Path
For a Personal Trainer, the most direct path to higher earnings is advancing to the Fitness Center Supervisor role.
This promotion typically comes with a significant pay increase, bringing the average annual salary to
$69,105 - a projected growth of
3%
over your current level.
Salaries for a Personal Trainer can change over time,
reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy.
The median salary decreased from $49,551 in 2023
to around $49,367 in 2025,
reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy.
For a detailed analysis of Personal Trainer salary trends,
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Average Annual Salary of Personal Trainer Over Time
2022
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2023
$49,551
2024
$49,620
2025
$49,367
2026
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2027
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Average Annual Salary
2022
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2023
$49,551
2024
$49,620
2025
$49,367
2026
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401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
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Common company salaries for Personal Trainer
Here are companies hiring for Personal Trainer and their salaries, click below for more details.
K
$114,295/per year
Kpmg Us LLP
Business Services
the United States
W
$114,096/per year
Warner Bros Discovery
Business Services
the United States
D
$111,927/per year
Dentsu International Ltd
Business Services
the United States
G
$111,873/per year
GroupM Worldwide Inc
Business Services
the United States
C
$111,651/per year
CoWorx Staffing
Business Services
the United States
C
$110,194/per year
Contemporary Services Corp
Business Services
the United States
S
$107,128/per year
Showcase Cinemas
Business Services
the United States
A
$106,429/per year
Amentum Services Inc
Business Services
the United States
A
$106,199/per year
Allied Universal Security Services LLC
Business Services
the United States
S
$106,104/per year
Sodexo USA
Business Services
the United States
J
$105,192/per year
JLL Technologies
Business Services
the United States
I
$104,478/per year
Intact Insurance Group USA LLC
Business Services
the United States
N
$101,619/per year
NielsenIQ
Business Services
the United States
T
$101,470/per year
The Leading Edge Alliance
Business Services
the United States
H
$101,308/per year
Honeywell UOP
Business Services
the United States
R
$97,720/per year
Reeve & Associates
Business Services
the United States
M
$97,584/per year
ManpowerGroup Global Inc
Business Services
the United States
F
$95,980/per year
Financial Sys Nco
Business Services
the United States
A
$95,314/per year
Arrow Global Ltd
Business Services
the United States
C
$94,777/per year
CarMax Enterprise Services LLC
Business Services
the United States
D
$94,479/per year
DZConneX
Business Services
the United States
A
$93,802/per year
Adecco Staffing, USA
Business Services
the United States
R
$92,937/per year
Resource MFG
Business Services
the United States
Z
$92,774/per year
Zachry Brands Inc
Business Services
the United States
G
$88,138/per year
Greystar Worldwide LLC
Business Services
the United States
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FAQ about Personal Trainer
1. Where can a Personal Trainer earn the most?
A Personal Trainer's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer.
According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, a Personal Trainer earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of a Personal Trainer is $85,022.
2. What is the highest pay for Personal Trainer?
The highest pay for Personal Trainer is $90,809.
3. What is the lowest pay for Personal Trainer?
The lowest pay for Personal Trainer is $49,862.
4. What are the responsibilities of Personal Trainer?
Provides personalized training sessions tailored to an individual's goals and fitness levels. Develops comprehensive fitness programs that meets the needs of the client. Monitors and instructs clients during personal training sessions on the safe and effective use of cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength training equipment. Offers guidance and support to clients to achieve their goals. Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. May require a certified personal trainer (CPT) certification from a recognized fitness organization. Typically reports to a supervisor. Works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. Typically requires 3-5 years of related experience.
5. What industry pays the highest salary for Personal Trainer?
The Healthcare industry offers the highest average compensation for Personal Trainer roles,
with salaries approximately 50% above the market median.
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