Fitness Trainer Salary
Average Fitness Trainer Salary
$40,330 yearlyTo create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More
How much does a Fitness Trainer make?
Fitness trainers make $40,330 per year on average, or $19.39 per hour, in the United States. Fitness trainers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $21,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $75,000.
Location impacts how much a fitness trainer can expect to make. Fitness trainers make the most in New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Maryland.
Highest Paying States For Fitness Trainers
The darker areas on the map show where fitness trainers earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Fitness Trainer average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Connecticut | $53,046 | $25.50 | 292 |
| 2 | Delaware | $53,041 | $25.50 | 80 |
| 3 | Rhode Island | $50,792 | $24.42 | 75 |
| 4 | Maryland | $51,408 | $24.72 | 415 |
| 5 | Nevada | $43,813 | $21.06 | 116 |
| 6 | California | $48,977 | $23.55 | 1,692 |
| 7 | New Jersey | $47,066 | $22.63 | 527 |
| 8 | Massachusetts | $52,722 | $25.35 | 420 |
| 9 | New York | $54,192 | $26.05 | 565 |
| 10 | Utah | $42,841 | $20.60 | 158 |
| 11 | Mississippi | $38,818 | $18.66 | 193 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $49,643 | $23.87 | 70 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $46,305 | $22.26 | 424 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $41,183 | $19.80 | 47 |
| 15 | Kentucky | $38,794 | $18.65 | 253 |
| 16 | West Virginia | $42,953 | $20.65 | 75 |
| 17 | Virginia | $44,941 | $21.61 | 492 |
| 18 | Maine | $47,200 | $22.69 | 46 |
| 19 | Oklahoma | $41,424 | $19.92 | 136 |
| 20 | Oregon | $42,407 | $20.39 | 190 |
| 21 | Georgia | $40,702 | $19.57 | 524 |
| 22 | Vermont | $47,322 | $22.75 | 17 |
| 23 | Washington | $41,761 | $20.08 | 327 |
| 24 | Arizona | $38,272 | $18.40 | 325 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $38,892 | $18.70 | 76 |
| 26 | Idaho | $39,788 | $19.13 | 81 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $39,502 | $18.99 | 646 |
| 28 | Tennessee | $36,968 | $17.77 | 298 |
| 29 | Illinois | $36,218 | $17.41 | 821 |
| 30 | Indiana | $34,395 | $16.54 | 453 |
| 31 | Colorado | $38,285 | $18.41 | 309 |
| 32 | Texas | $36,327 | $17.46 | 1,136 |
| 33 | District of Columbia | $46,758 | $22.48 | 40 |
| 34 | Wyoming | $35,647 | $17.14 | 31 |
| 35 | Michigan | $34,250 | $16.47 | 455 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $33,847 | $16.27 | 284 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $35,841 | $17.23 | 275 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $36,035 | $17.32 | 208 |
| 39 | Minnesota | $34,366 | $16.52 | 348 |
| 40 | Alaska | $35,724 | $17.18 | 37 |
| 41 | Ohio | $31,965 | $15.37 | 598 |
| 42 | Florida | $34,809 | $16.74 | 804 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $32,056 | $15.41 | 153 |
| 44 | Nebraska | $34,078 | $16.38 | 102 |
| 45 | Iowa | $30,339 | $14.59 | 233 |
| 46 | Alabama | $32,831 | $15.78 | 203 |
| 47 | Kansas | $28,985 | $13.94 | 203 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $34,601 | $16.64 | 83 |
| 49 | Missouri | $25,220 | $12.13 | 336 |
| 50 | Montana | $32,467 | $15.61 | 44 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $31,057 | $14.93 | 32 |
Highest Paying Cities For Fitness Trainers
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $54,864 | $26.38 |
| 2 | Brockton, MA | $53,605 | $25.77 |
| 3 | San Francisco, CA | $52,009 | $25.00 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $51,831 | $24.92 |
| 5 | Raleigh, NC | $47,754 | $22.96 |
| 6 | Reno, NV | $46,127 | $22.18 |
| 7 | Virginia Beach, VA | $46,105 | $22.17 |
| 8 | Salt Lake City, UT | $42,616 | $20.49 |
| 9 | Kent, WA | $42,253 | $20.31 |
| 10 | Oklahoma City, OK | $41,614 | $20.01 |
| 11 | Allentown, PA | $40,032 | $19.25 |
| 12 | Clinton, MS | $38,886 | $18.70 |
| 13 | Colorado Springs, CO | $38,805 | $18.66 |
| 14 | Phoenix, AZ | $38,367 | $18.45 |
| 15 | El Paso, TX | $36,912 | $17.75 |
Fitness Trainer Salary Details
What is a Fitness Trainer's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $75,000 | $6,250 | $36 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $40,330 | $3,361 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Group Exercise Instructor | $37,804 | $3,150 | $18.18 | 33,704 |
| Yoga Instructor | $48,830 | $4,069 | $23.48 | 25,406 |
| Strength And Conditioning Internship | $31,108 | $2,592 | $14.96 | 50,805 |
| Life Skills Instructor | $30,797 | $2,566 | $14.81 | 64,039 |
| Yoga Teacher | $60,367 | $5,031 | $29.02 | 52,681 |
| Certified Personal Trainer | $44,143 | $3,679 | $21.22 | 65,615 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Fitness Trainers The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uline | $59,323 | $28.52 | 71 |
| 2 | U.S. Physical Therapy | $48,331 | $23.24 | 30 |
| 3 | IAP Worldwide Services | $43,392 | $20.86 | 3 |
| 4 | EXOS | $41,949 | $20.17 | 128 |
| 5 | AVAC | $41,482 | $19.94 | 1 |
| 6 | VASA Fitness | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 7 | Compel Fitness | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 8 | 9Round | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 9 | Xponential Fitness | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 10 | TITLE Boxing Club | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 11 | F45 Training | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 12 | Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 13 | Rumble | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 14 | Orangetheory Fitness | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 15 | THE MAX Challenge | $40,330 | $19.39 | |
| 16 | The Aspen Club | $39,981 | $19.22 | |
| 17 | THE GYM | $39,353 | $18.92 | 2 |
| 18 | Jewish Community Center of San Francisco | $37,643 | $18.10 | |
| 19 | The Center for Health Care Services | $34,411 | $16.54 | 4 |
| 20 | Marriott International | $34,264 | $16.47 | 33 |
How Much Do Fitness Trainers Make In Different Industries?
Fitness trainer salaries can vary depending on the industry. In fact, our data shows that the health care, retail, and education industries tend to offer much higher salaries for fitness trainers. For example, fitness trainers make a whopping average salary of $37,374 while working in the health care industry. Meanwhile, other people in this field are making $35,762 in the retail industry and $35,672 in the education industry.
Fitness trainers may want to avoid working in the hospitality industry as it offers the lowest average salary of $35,652.
Highest Paying Industries For Fitness Trainers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Health Care | $37,374 | $17.97 |
| 2 | Retail | $35,762 | $17.19 |
| 3 | Education | $35,672 | $17.15 |
| 4 | Hospitality | $35,652 | $17.14 |
High Paying Fitness Trainer Jobs
Fitness Trainer Salary Trends
Average Fitness Trainer Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Fitness Trainer Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $40,300 | $19.39 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $40,200 | $19.33 | +1.4% |
| 2020 | $39,600 | $19.06 | +1.5% |
| 2019 | $39,000 | $18.77 | +2.7% |
| 2018 | $38,000 | $18.26 | +5.2% |
Recently Added Fitness Trainer Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planet Fitness Inc. | Fitness Trainer | Wheat Ridge, CO | 05/26/2022 | $31,305 |
| Planet Fitness Inc. | Fitness Trainer | Little Rock, AR | 05/25/2022 | $18,783 |
| Planet Fitness Inc. | Fitness Trainer | Kansas City, MO | 05/25/2022 | $18,783 |
| Planet Fitness Inc. | Fitness Trainer | Washington, PA | 05/24/2022 | $18,783 |
| Planet Fitness Inc. | Fitness Trainer | Gulfport, MS | 05/24/2022 | $18,783 |
| Planet Fitness Inc. | Fitness Trainer | Enid, OK | 05/24/2022 | $18,783 |
| Planet Fitness Inc. | Fitness Trainer | Boise, ID | 05/24/2022 | $27,131 |
| Planet Fitness Inc. | Fitness Trainer/Willing To Train A Passionate Candidate | Woodinville, WA | 05/24/2022 | $35,479 |
| Massage Envy | Fitness Trainer-Highlands Ranch Town Center | Denver, CO | 05/21/2022 | $35,000 |
| Stretchlab-Park Ridge | Kinesiology Fitness Trainer | Barrington, IL | 05/20/2022 | $31,305 |
Fitness Trainer Salaries FAQs
What state pays Fitness Trainers the most?
New York pays Fitness Trainers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $54,192 per year, or $26.05 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Fitness Trainer?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Fitness Trainer if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Connecticut you should be paid close to $53,046 per year.
What type of Fitness Trainer gets paid the most?
Personal Fitness Trainer gets paid the most. Personal Fitness Trainer made a median salary of $76,084. The best-paid 10 percent make $99,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $58,000.
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