Research Summary. Using a database of 30 million profiles, Zippia estimates demographics and statistics for personal trainers in the United States. Our estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. After extensive research and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
- There are over 90,669 personal trainers currently employed in the United States.
- 36.7% of all personal trainers are women, while 63.3% are men.
- The average age of an employed personal trainer is 37 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of personal trainers is White (71.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%), Black or African American (7.1%) and Unknown (5.4%).
- In 2021, women earned 96% of what men earned.
- 13% of all personal trainers are LGBT.
- Personal trainers are 67% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
Personal Trainer Statistics By Gender
36.7% of personal trainers are women and 63.3% of personal trainers are men.
- Male, 63.3%
- Female, 36.7%
Personal Trainers By Gender
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 63.3% |
| Female | 36.7% |
Gender Pay Gap For Personal Trainer
Women Earn 96¢ For Every $1 Earned By Men
Personal Trainer Gender Over Time
This data shows how men and women predominate in the personal trainer position over time.
Personal Trainer Gender By Year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 56.58% | 43.42% |
| 2011 | 56.56% | 43.44% |
| 2012 | 59.04% | 40.96% |
| 2013 | 60.10% | 39.90% |
| 2014 | 58.58% | 41.42% |
| 2015 | 61.05% | 38.95% |
| 2016 | 60.01% | 39.99% |
| 2017 | 61.32% | 38.68% |
| 2018 | 64.19% | 35.81% |
| 2019 | 64.49% | 35.51% |
| 2020 | 59.45% | 40.55% |
| 2021 | 63.32% | 36.68% |
Personal Trainer Male to Female Ratio
We compared this job title with other job titles to see how gender percentages varied. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest difference in gender.
| Job Title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Infant Childcare Provider | 3% | 97% |
| Daycare Owner | 4% | 96% |
| Professional Nanny | 5% | 95% |
| Personal Trainer | 63% | 37% |
| Intramural Director | 82% | 18% |
| Valet | 85% | 15% |
| Camp Boss | 88% | 12% |
Personal Trainer Statistics By Race
The most common ethnicity among personal trainers is White, which makes up 71.3% of all personal trainers. Comparatively, there are 10.6% of the Hispanic or Latino ethnicity and 7.1% of the Black or African American ethnicity.
- White, 71.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
- Black or African American, 7.1%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- Asian, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Personal Trainer Race
| Personal Trainer Race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 71.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.6% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| Asian | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Personal Trainer Race And Ethnicity Over Time
Using the Census Bureau data, we found out how the percentage of each ethnic category trended between 2010-2019 among personal trainers.
- White
- Asian
- Hispanic or Latino
- Black or African American
Personal Trainer Race By Year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 77.59% | 8.67% | 2.92% | 7.87% |
| 2011 | 78.42% | 8.96% | 2.75% | 7.27% |
| 2012 | 75.96% | 9.53% | 2.76% | 8.36% |
| 2013 | 75.00% | 9.25% | 3.26% | 9.17% |
| 2014 | 75.48% | 9.18% | 3.14% | 8.69% |
| 2015 | 74.24% | 8.93% | 3.99% | 9.19% |
| 2016 | 74.47% | 8.48% | 3.57% | 9.91% |
| 2017 | 74.90% | 8.06% | 4.13% | 9.19% |
| 2018 | 77.08% | 6.35% | 3.85% | 9.25% |
| 2019 | 77.00% | 5.74% | 4.06% | 10.01% |
| 2020 | 73.94% | 5.79% | 5.33% | 10.62% |
| 2021 | 71.31% | 7.05% | 5.11% | 10.64% |
Personal Trainer Wage Gap By Race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $38,316 |
| White | $38,925 |
| Black or African American | $37,005 |
| Asian | $37,214 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $37,100 |
Average Age of a Personal Trainer
We determined the average age of personal trainers based on ethnicity and gender.
Personal Trainer Age By Race
| Race | Male Age | Female Age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 31 | 35 |
| White | 33 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 31 | 37 |
| Asian | 28 | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 | 31.5 |
Personal Trainer Age Breakdown
This chart breaks down the ages of personal trainer employees. Interestingly enough, the average age of personal trainers is 40+ years old, which represents 40% of the population.
Personal Trainer Age
| Personal Trainer Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 31% |
| 20-30 years | 27% |
Types of Personal Trainer Degree Levels
The most common degree for personal trainers is bachelor's degree 67% of personal trainers earn that degree. A close second is associate degree with 14% and rounding it off is master's degree with 7%.
- Bachelors, 67%
- Associate, 14%
- Masters, 7%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Personal Trainers By Education
| Personal Trainer Degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelors | 67% |
| Associate | 14% |
| Masters | 7% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Personal Trainer Wage Gap By Education
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $35,579 |
| Master's Degree | $39,301 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $38,479 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $36,407 |
Personal Trainer Employment Statistics
This section highlights information about where personal trainers work. We found most personal trainers work for a private company. In addition, the industry that employs the most personal trainers is the health care industry.
Company Size
We created this chart to show you the average size of companies that typically hire personal trainers.
Personal Trainer Jobs By Employer Size
| Company Size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 21% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 26% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 28% |
| > 10,000 employees | 8% |
The Types Of Companies Personal Trainer Work In
Employees with the personal trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most personal trainers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Personal Trainer Jobs By Sector
| Company Type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Public | 8% |
| Private | 67% |
| Government | 4% |
Top Industries Hiring Personal Trainers
Just based on the number of employees within each industry, we were able to determine the most common industries that employ personal trainers. Those industries include health care, education and non profits.
Personal Trainer Industry Statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 40% |
| Education | 18% |
| Non Profits | 7% |
| Hospitality | 6% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Government | 4% |
| Professional | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Media | 1% |
| Real Estate | 1% |
Personal Trainer Turnover And Employment Statistics
Personal Trainer Unemployment Rate Over Time
The Bureau of Labor Statistics came in clutch when it came down to figuring out how the unemployment rate has changed over time. Between 2008 and 2018, this is how the number of personal trainers changed.
- Unemployment rate
Personal Trainer Unemployment Rate By Year
| Year | Personal Trainer Unemployment Rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.55% |
| 2011 | 9.85% |
| 2012 | 9.88% |
| 2013 | 8.42% |
| 2014 | 7.58% |
| 2015 | 6.77% |
| 2016 | 5.26% |
| 2017 | 5.55% |
| 2018 | 2.11% |
| 2019 | 2.25% |
| 2020 | 7.17% |
| 2021 | 7.89% |
The Average Number of Years That Personal Trainer Stay in a Job
By looking over 45,858 personal trainers resumes, we figured out that the average personal trainer enjoys staying at their job for 1-2 years for a percentage of 31%.
Personal Trainer Tenure
| Number or Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 26% |
| 1-2 years | 31% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Comparing The LGBT Ratio of Personal Trainers with Other Job Titles
After finding the gender ratio, we wondered if the percentages of LGBT persons were different as well. Using the data below, you can see how other job titles compare to personal trainers.
| Job Title | LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Attendant | 4.43% | 45,644 |
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Companion | 6.73% | 75,753 |
| Junior Counselor | 8.12% | 38,145 |
| House Father | 12.72% | 22,859 |
| Personal Trainer | 13.13% | - |
Personal Trainer LGBT Demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery Attendant | 4.43% | 45,644 |
| Home Organizer | 5.80% | 40,603 |
| Companion | 6.73% | 75,753 |
| Junior Counselor | 8.12% | 38,145 |
| House Father | 12.72% | 22,859 |
Foreign Languages Spoken By Personal Trainers
The most common foreign language among personal trainers is Spanish at 62.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.5% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 3.7%.
- Spanish, 62.1%
- French, 7.5%
- Portuguese, 3.7%
- Thai, 3.2%
- German, 3.0%
- Other, 20.5%
Personal Trainer Languages Spoken
| Foreign Language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 62.1% |
| French | 7.5% |
| Portuguese | 3.7% |
| Thai | 3.2% |
| German | 3.0% |
| Other | 20.5% |
