Q: What does a trainer get paid?

A trainer gets paid between $8.50 and $16.00 an hour. Trainers can be paid in a variety of ways. In some cases, it's based on a percentage of what the client pays. When averaged out across the year, the average trainer is paid around $14 an hour.

Q: Can a trainer make 100k?

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as a trainer. While possible, it is unlikely to earn over $100k as a trainer because even higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $87,000 per year. The average annual salary for a trainer is $56,622. For example, trainers in California whose salaries are in the 90th percentile earn an average salary of $107,000.

Q: What percentage of Trainers are female?

51.9% of trainers are female in the United States. This is 3.0 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female trainers has increased by 3.4 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 24,698 female trainers in the U.S. and 22,890 male trainers in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 47,588 people with the specific job title of trainer and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Question 1

How long does it take to become a Trainer?

Accepted Answer

It takes 3 years of professional experience to become a trainer. That is the time it takes to learn specific trainer skills, but does not account for time spent in formal education. If you include the normal education requirements to complete a college degree, then it takes 6 to 8 years years to become a trainer.

Question 2

What are careers in training?

Accepted Answer

Development specialists, corporate trainers, and training administrators are careers in training.

Development Specialist

A development specialist works within various organizations to secure funding and sponsorships.

From assisting department leaders in developing fundraising plans, maintaining donor relationships, and securing new ones, a development coordinator advances the company's initiatives by actively seeking partners. Additionally, a development specialist will coordinate with various business partners and organize events.

A development specialist organizes with other members of the development team and plans ways to increase brand awareness and funding. Typical duties for a development specialist include:

Fostering positive relationships with current and potential business partners
Working closely with the social media department to establish plans for marketing events and programs
Establishing a realistic budget for events and accounting for anticipated fundraising outcomes
Working with the advertisement and marketing departments to promote fundraising events using flyers, advertisements, and digital marketing outreach
Assuming full responsibility for various fundraising efforts including product sales, obtaining items for sale in auctions, and acquiring donations
Assisting in writing grant proposals and developing event opportunities
Analyzing fundraising outcomes to determine effectiveness for future projects
Researching and identifying prospective new donors and proactively initiating sponsorship and funding

Corporate Trainer

Another career option in training is that of a corporate trainer. This career path can be quite rewarding for someone who has a passion for teaching and developing others. A corporate trainer is like a teacher, but they work in a corporate or other professional setting to promote employee growth and development.

They may train teams in-person to develop their skills or create an entire training program used to teach and train employees. Their primary goal is to support the career development of their company's or organization's employees by training new ones, sharpening existing ones, and supporting everyone's overall career progress.

Some of the typical responsibilities for a corporate trainer are:

Developing employee training schedules
Creating employee surveys
Compiling team data
Locating online educational resources
Communicating training needs to management
Instructing and teaching teams online and in person
Reviewing team performance and progress
Monitoring training costs

Corporate trainers will also create training programs that are specific to the industry. This means performing a great deal of research in order to be aware of what skills are needed to help their employees grow. They will also conduct assessments and evaluate progress.

This is a very social position and to that end, it is important for a corporate trainer to have the following skills:

Strong communication
Strong organization
Adaptability
Stress management
Enthusiasm for teaching

Training Administrator

Another career in training is a training administrator. Training administrators are tasked with creating and implementing training programs. They are also responsible for maintaining training records and disseminating training materials. They work mostly with new hires and work in close collaboration with the human resources department.

A training administrator typically meets regularly with coworkers and managers to establish the need for new employees and to define the scope of work the new hires will be tackling. These administrator jobs commonly entail the creation of training schedules and policies and determining the appropriate teaching methods.

The administrator decides what type of training will be most effective for the job at hand; methods may include one-on-one training; group lessons; on-the-job instruction; or attending conferences, workshops, or lectures. After a training program is completed, they will help to evaluate and assess the individual progression of each trainee.

The administrator also prepares training materials, tests and exams, and assessment information and they may also be responsible for the creation and organization of all of these documents as well as the physical design of visual aids, new employee handouts, and training manuals.

Training administrators utilize a vast array of knowledge about how various departments operate as well as how human resources processes are handled. In addition to job-specific training, they may lead employee orientation meetings, give lectures on workplace safety and public health, or participate in leadership development initiatives.

The position requires a high level of flexibility and an eagerness to learn how every aspect of a company operates.

Question 3

What does a trainer get paid?

Accepted Answer

A trainer gets paid between $8.50 and $16.00 an hour. Trainers can be paid in a variety of ways. In some cases, it's based on a percentage of what the client pays. When averaged out across the year, the average trainer is paid around $14 an hour.

Question 4

What is considered a trainer?

Accepted Answer

A trainer is an individual that demonstrates that they have achieved a level of competency for creating and delivering safe and effective exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and groups or those with medical clearance to exercise.

Question 5

What qualifications do you need to be a trainer?

Accepted Answer

The qualifications you need to be a trainer are usually a high school diploma and some training experience. However, employers often look for individuals with either an associate's or bachelor's degree in a related field.

Question 6

What is a good starting salary for a Trainer?

Accepted Answer

A good starting salary for a trainer is $36,000 in the United States. That puts you in the 10th percentile of annual income for a trainer in the U.S., which is about what you would expect if you were new to the field. The average salary for trainers is $56,622, but that normally requires some level of experience to achieve. Furthermore, a good starting salary for a trainer can vary by state.

Question 7

Can a trainer make 100k?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can make $100,000 per year as a trainer. While possible, it is unlikely to earn over $100k as a trainer because even higher-paid positions do not typically earn more than $87,000 per year. The average annual salary for a trainer is $56,622. For example, trainers in California whose salaries are in the 90th percentile earn an average salary of $107,000.

Question 8

What makes a good trainer?

Accepted Answer

Several different qualities make a good trainer, including expertise and knowledge, communication skills, and empathy. Here are some details on these qualities and others that contribute to making a trainer good:

Question 9

What percentage of Trainers are female?

Accepted Answer

51.9% of trainers are female in the United States. This is 3.0 percentage points higher than last year. Additionally, the percentage of female trainers has increased by 3.4 percentage points since 2010. That means there are a total of 24,698 female trainers in the U.S. and 22,890 male trainers in the United States. Note that Zippia's estimate accounts only for the 47,588 people with the specific job title of trainer and doesn't include grouping similar job titles, or people with potentially similar credentialing.

Question 10

How to be a good trainer?

Accepted Answer

To be a good trainer, be an active listener, great communicator, and have patience. A great trainer is essential in creating other wonderful workers. Being a good trainer is not always easy, and it does require specific skills to see success.

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