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Physical trainer job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected physical trainer job growth rate is 19% from 2018-2028.
About 57,800 new jobs for physical trainers are projected over the next decade.
Physical trainer salaries have increased 6% for physical trainers in the last 5 years.
There are over 6,165 physical trainers currently employed in the United States.
There are 72,865 active physical trainer job openings in the US.
The average physical trainer salary is $25,278.
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,165 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 6,902 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 9,056 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 8,582 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 7,792 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,278 | $12.15 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | $25,203 | $12.12 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $24,848 | $11.95 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $24,467 | $11.76 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $23,812 | $11.45 | +5.5% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 362 | 27% |
| 2 | Vermont | 623,657 | 113 | 18% |
| 3 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 165 | 16% |
| 4 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,007 | 15% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 487 | 14% |
| 6 | Delaware | 961,939 | 135 | 14% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 82 | 14% |
| 8 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 405 | 13% |
| 9 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 239 | 13% |
| 10 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 709 | 12% |
| 11 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 224 | 12% |
| 12 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 104 | 12% |
| 13 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 702 | 11% |
| 14 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 321 | 11% |
| 15 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 318 | 11% |
| 16 | Alaska | 739,795 | 85 | 11% |
| 17 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 75 | 11% |
| 18 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 860 | 10% |
| 19 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 139 | 10% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 73 | 10% |
Eastern Kentucky University
John John Petrizzo PT, DPT, CSCS: I think that having good people skills will become increasingly important in our field in the next few years. You can be knowledgeable, but if you can't communicate what you know well to others, it is going to hurt your chances of being successful.
John John Petrizzo PT, DPT, CSCS: I would encourage a graduate beginning their career in the field to be open to new opportunities as you never know where they might take you.
John John Petrizzo PT, DPT, CSCS: There are several things you can do to maximize your salary potential when starting your career in the field. First, I would suggest taking advantage of the fact that there are a lot of job opportunities out there right now. I think it is certainly possible for new graduates to get multiple job offers, so they should take the time to make sure the job they select is the right fit for them. Additionally, for motivated individuals, it is not uncommon for new graduates to be able to work multiple jobs. Personally, I have always maintained some form of part-time work in addition to my full-time job. I do so because I enjoy it, and it allows me to live a little bit more comfortably than if I was reliant on a single source of income. Lastly, I would encourage new graduates to get a good quality certification from a nationally-recognized organization such as the ACSM or the NSCA.
Eastern Kentucky University
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/Fitness
Matthew Sabin PhD, LAT, ATC, SMTC, CIDN: There are so many different fields within the area of kinesiology that this is often a difficult question to answer. Coming right out of school, I believe content knowledge is important. I think you can maximize your marketability (employers and clients) through strategically pursuing additional certifications/credentials that compliment your education, strengths and desired job setting. If you can balance that with soft-skills, like communication, team building, problem solving and critical thinking, I believe you enhance your marketability.
I think it is also fair to acknowledge that if you plan to pursue an industry that requires you to build a client base, thinking you will graduate and "maximize" your salary may be a misnomer. The goal will be to continue to develop those skills ("hard" and "soft") to maximize your earning overtime. Clients/patients want someone working with them who knows their field and is effective. Employers see that over time or word of mouth and marketing spread the news. That is what leads to your value increasing.
Matthew Sabin PhD, LAT, ATC, SMTC, CIDN: Adaptability is the first skill that jumps to mind. Graduates need to know the foundational knowledge but I believe how we apply the knowledge and skills will continue to change. Kinesiology is a broad field that is often a starting point for individuals interested in athletic training, exercise physiology, fitness and wellness, physical therapy, and many other possible fields. Each of these fields requires the professional to know their information but more importantly, how to relay that to the client/patient in a way that impacts and brings change. With that being said, graduates need to work on the soft-skills as much they do in understanding the content of their field.
Matthew Sabin PhD, LAT, ATC, SMTC, CIDN: This often depends on how well I know the individual, their strengths and weaknesses, etc. In general I would start with... "See your career and occupation as a journey. First, get a good sense of the destination prior to leaving. For your career this means you need to understand why you are going on the trip as well as the destination. A destination without purpose often leads to disappointment or dissatisfaction during the journey. If you can connect each step to your purpose, or your "Why", then you can find joy and fulfillment when things don't work out in your favor all the time. That leads to the idea of the destination. Each graduate needs to understand that there are often many stops along the way in getting to where you want to go. I believe one fallacy we often believe is that graduation leads to the perfect job setting. Individuals working in medicine or health and fitness need to continue gaining skills and knowledge after graduation to become even better and more effective in their careers. This requires you to sometimes accept a job that isn't your final destination or maybe one without the perfect benefits package. Don't delay your career waiting for the perfect setting and opportunity because that final destination may be waiting on you to grow and develop along the way before getting there.