How much does a personal trainer make? Personal Trainer salary and hourly pay
A personal trainer in the US earns a median of $47,160 a year, about $22.67 an hour. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,800 and the top 10% earn over $83,100. Pay depends heavily on the state: the top-paying state, Massachusetts, has a median of $64,620.
Personal Trainer pay calculator
Gross pay before taxes. If you enter your own hourly rate, it replaces the BLS figure. Otherwise hourly rate = BLS annual figure Ă· 2,080 hours (40 hours Ă 52 weeks), the same convention BLS uses.
How much does a personal trainer make an hour?
The median personal trainer earns $22.67 an hour. Hourly pay ranges from about $13.85 for the lowest-paid 10% to $39.95 for the highest-paid 10%.
| Pay level | Per year | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level (bottom 10%) | $28,800 | $13.85 |
| Lower 25% | $35,280 | $16.96 |
| Median (typical) | $47,160 | $22.67 |
| Upper 25% | $61,730 | $29.68 |
| Top 10% | $83,100 | $39.95 |
Personal Trainer salary by state
Median annual pay for personal trainers in every state, from BLS May 2025 data.
| State | Median per year | â Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,180 | $18.84 |
| Alaska | $46,210 | $22.22 |
| Arizona | $47,980 | $23.07 |
| Arkansas | $42,140 | $20.26 |
| California | $57,990 | $27.88 |
| Colorado | $49,900 | $23.99 |
| Connecticut | $61,580 | $29.61 |
| Delaware | $44,340 | $21.32 |
| District of Columbia | $39,210 | $18.85 |
| Florida | $38,800 | $18.65 |
| Georgia | $47,150 | $22.67 |
| Hawaii | $48,290 | $23.22 |
| Idaho | $49,780 | $23.93 |
| Illinois | $46,800 | $22.50 |
| Indiana | $34,960 | $16.81 |
| Iowa | $36,160 | $17.38 |
| Kansas | $35,900 | $17.26 |
| Kentucky | $45,280 | $21.77 |
| Louisiana | $44,410 | $21.35 |
| Maine | $47,060 | $22.62 |
| Maryland | $47,420 | $22.80 |
| Massachusetts | $64,620 | $31.07 |
| Michigan | $45,520 | $21.88 |
| Minnesota | $43,620 | $20.97 |
| Mississippi | $30,540 | $14.68 |
| Missouri | $36,450 | $17.52 |
| Montana | $43,940 | $21.12 |
| Nebraska | $31,440 | $15.12 |
| Nevada | $57,960 | $27.87 |
| New Hampshire | $49,360 | $23.73 |
| New Jersey | $59,870 | $28.78 |
| New Mexico | $44,680 | $21.48 |
| New York | $47,090 | $22.64 |
| North Carolina | $46,450 | $22.33 |
| North Dakota | $37,760 | $18.15 |
| Ohio | $36,370 | $17.49 |
| Oklahoma | $44,520 | $21.40 |
| Oregon | $58,510 | $28.13 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,250 | $21.75 |
| Rhode Island | $45,640 | $21.94 |
| South Carolina | $43,630 | $20.98 |
| South Dakota | $40,070 | $19.26 |
| Tennessee | $47,380 | $22.78 |
| Texas | $40,880 | $19.65 |
| Utah | $44,800 | $21.54 |
| Vermont | $57,300 | $27.55 |
| Virginia | $40,820 | $19.62 |
| Washington | $50,830 | $24.44 |
| West Virginia | $38,120 | $18.33 |
| Wisconsin | $44,200 | $21.25 |
| Wyoming | $50,250 | $24.16 |
Highest-paying states for personal trainers
- Massachusetts: $64,620 median
- Connecticut: $61,580 median
- New Jersey: $59,870 median
- Oregon: $58,510 median
- California: $57,990 median
The lowest medians are in Mississippi ($30,540), Nebraska ($31,440), Indiana ($34,960), Kansas ($35,900), Iowa ($36,160). The most personal trainer jobs are in California (43,600 jobs), New York (20,140 jobs), Illinois (19,830 jobs), Texas (19,260 jobs), Florida (18,070 jobs).
How much does a personal trainer make a month?
At the median salary of $47,160, a personal trainer earns about $3,930 a month, $1,814 every two weeks or $907 a week, before taxes.
Entry-level vs. experienced personal trainer pay
New personal trainers typically start near the bottom of the range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,800 a year and the lowest 25% under $35,280. The top 25% earn over $61,730 and the top 10% over $83,100. BLS does not break pay down by years of experience; these percentiles are the closest official measure.
Personal Trainer salary vs. similar jobs
| Job | Median per year |
|---|---|
| Personal trainer | $47,160 |
| Cosmetologist | $35,790 |
| Barber | $38,210 |
| Massage therapist | $58,450 |
| Bartender | $34,340 |
Common questions
How much does a personal trainer make?
The US median is $47,160 a year ($22.67 an hour), based on BLS May 2025 data.
How much does a personal trainer make an hour?
The median is about $22.67 an hour. The bottom 10% earn about $13.85 and the top 10% about $39.95 an hour.
Which state pays personal trainers the most?
Massachusetts has the highest median at $64,620, followed by Connecticut ($61,580) and New Jersey ($59,870).
How much does a personal trainer make a month?
At the US median of $47,160 a year, about $3,930 a month or $1,814 every two weeks, before taxes.
How much does an entry-level personal trainer make?
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $28,800 a year and the lowest 25% under $35,280, the closest official measure of starting pay.
How much do the top 10% of personal trainers make?
The top 10% earn over $83,100 a year; the top 25% earn over $61,730.
How much does a personal trainer make in California, Texas, Florida and New York?
Median annual pay is $57,990 in California, $40,880 in Texas, $38,800 in Florida, $47,090 in New York, per BLS May 2025 data.
Last reviewed October 31, 2026. All figures are from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 survey (occupation code 39-9031, âExercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructorsâ), the most recent official release; âmedianâ means half earn more and half earn less. Figures are gross pay before taxes and benefits. Note: BLS counts only employees, not self-employed personal trainers or business owners, whose income can be quite different. See the BLS OEWS tables and the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook. This page is general information, not career or financial advice.