PFT Salary in Knoxville, Tennessee

How much does a PFT make in Knoxville, TN?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a PFT in Knoxville, TN is $51,793. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $45,433 to $60,488, with most professionals earning between $39,643 and $68,404.

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What is a PFT?

A PFT, or Personal Fitness Trainer, is responsible for designing and implementing personalized fitness programs for clients based on their individual goals, needs, and abilities. They conduct fitness assessments, provide guidance on proper exercise techniques, and motivate clients to achieve their fitness goals. PFTs also monitor clients' progress, make adjustments to their programs as needed, and provide education on nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices. Additionally, they may offer support and encouragement to help clients stay motivated and committed to their fitness journey. Overall, PFTs play a crucial role in helping clients improve their physical fitness, overall health, and well-being.

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Common responsibilities of a PFT

Instructing patients on proper breathing techniques for accurate test results

September 04, 2023

Collaborating with physicians to develop treatment plans based on test results

September 11, 2023

Administering bronchodilator medications and monitoring their effects on lung function

September 20, 2023

Maintaining and calibrating pulmonary function testing equipment

October 16, 2023

Participating in quality assurance and improvement initiatives for pulmonary function testing

October 22, 2023

Conducting pulmonary function tests to assess lung function and diagnose respiratory conditions

October 28, 2023

Interpreting test results and communicating findings to healthcare providers

October 29, 2023

Educating patients on respiratory conditions and treatment options

November 17, 2023

Monitoring and documenting patient progress and response to treatment

November 18, 2023

Ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards for pulmonary function testing.

November 26, 2023

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Average Salary Range for PFT in Knoxville, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

45433

60488

51793

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

46115

62126

52858

What is the average salary for PFT in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of PFT in Knoxville, TN. The base salary for PFT ranges from $45,433 to $60,488 with the average base salary of $51,793. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $46,115 to $62,126 with the average total cash compensation of $52,858.

View Average Salary for PFT as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$51,793	$45,433 - $60,488
Bonus	$1,065	$682 - $1,638
Total Pay	$52,858	$46,115 - $62,126

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

PFT Salary Near Knoxville, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Asheville, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,544 - $60,635	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Johnson City, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,121 - $57,410	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Kingsport, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $43,283 - $57,625	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Chattanooga, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $44,670 - $59,471	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Greenville, SC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,816 - $62,328	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN
CITY, STATE Richmond, KY	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,004 - $61,248	COMPARE TO Knoxville, TN

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About Knoxville, Tennessee

Knoxville is a city in the U.S. state of Tennessee, and the county seat of Knox County. The city had an estimated population of 186,239 in 2016 and a population of 178,874 as of the 2010 census, making it the state's third largest city after Nashville and Memphis. Knoxville is the principal city of the Knoxville Metropolitan Statistical Area, which, in 2016, was 868,546, up 0.9 percent, or 7,377 people, from to 2015. The KMSA is, in turn, the central component of the Knoxville-Sevierville-La Follette Combined Statistical Area, which, in 2013, had a population of 1,096,961. First settled in 178...

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