Trainer Salary
Average Trainer Salary
$56,622 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 Trainer make?
Trainers make $56,622 per year on average, or $27.22 per hour, in the United States. Trainers on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $36,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $87,000.
Location impacts how much a trainer can expect to make. Trainers make the most in California, Washington, Maine, Oregon, and New Jersey.
Highest Paying States For Trainers
Trainer average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $63,159 | $30.36 | 2,421 |
| 2 | Washington | $62,418 | $30.01 | 548 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $57,450 | $27.62 | 635 |
| 4 | Oregon | $57,653 | $27.72 | 328 |
| 5 | Texas | $52,381 | $25.18 | 1,916 |
| 6 | Virginia | $52,810 | $25.39 | 899 |
| 7 | Maine | $58,088 | $27.93 | 74 |
| 8 | West Virginia | $49,307 | $23.71 | 130 |
| 9 | Louisiana | $48,047 | $23.10 | 340 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $56,132 | $26.99 | 622 |
| 11 | Maryland | $50,506 | $24.28 | 613 |
| 12 | Arizona | $48,682 | $23.40 | 588 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $49,846 | $23.96 | 101 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $53,467 | $25.71 | 112 |
| 15 | Connecticut | $47,667 | $22.92 | 351 |
| 16 | Alabama | $50,652 | $24.35 | 300 |
| 17 | Delaware | $47,956 | $23.06 | 127 |
| 18 | Wyoming | $46,493 | $22.35 | 55 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $46,754 | $22.48 | 980 |
| 20 | Florida | $49,669 | $23.88 | 1,164 |
| 21 | Georgia | $49,408 | $23.75 | 756 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $49,156 | $23.63 | 577 |
| 23 | Vermont | $50,299 | $24.18 | 51 |
| 24 | Nevada | $48,217 | $23.18 | 153 |
| 25 | Hawaii | $45,501 | $21.88 | 102 |
| 26 | Utah | $44,080 | $21.19 | 303 |
| 27 | South Carolina | $48,047 | $23.10 | 290 |
| 28 | Illinois | $44,013 | $21.16 | 1,130 |
| 29 | Kansas | $41,159 | $19.79 | 309 |
| 30 | District of Columbia | $50,687 | $24.37 | 122 |
| 31 | New York | $49,556 | $23.82 | 862 |
| 32 | Montana | $45,879 | $22.06 | 87 |
| 33 | Colorado | $46,719 | $22.46 | 438 |
| 34 | Missouri | $42,914 | $20.63 | 464 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $42,109 | $20.24 | 456 |
| 36 | Idaho | $42,450 | $20.41 | 138 |
| 37 | New Mexico | $42,454 | $20.41 | 151 |
| 38 | Nebraska | $40,757 | $19.59 | 185 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $37,453 | $18.01 | 239 |
| 40 | Kentucky | $37,125 | $17.85 | 374 |
| 41 | Minnesota | $41,621 | $20.01 | 521 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $39,761 | $19.12 | 75 |
| 43 | Indiana | $38,280 | $18.40 | 616 |
| 44 | Iowa | $37,226 | $17.90 | 368 |
| 45 | Ohio | $37,273 | $17.92 | 893 |
| 46 | Alaska | $39,795 | $19.13 | 67 |
| 47 | Michigan | $40,108 | $19.28 | 538 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $32,875 | $15.81 | 257 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $38,527 | $18.52 | 227 |
| 50 | Wisconsin | $35,418 | $17.03 | 452 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $35,745 | $17.19 | 74 |
Trainer Salary Details
What is a Trainer's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $87,000 | $7,250 | $42 |
| 75th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| Average | $56,622 | $4,719 | $27 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,000 | $3,750 | $22 |
| 10th Percentile | $36,000 | $3,000 | $17 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Support Trainer | $65,428 | $5,452 | $31.46 | 168,898 |
| Epic Credentialed Trainer | $83,781 | $6,982 | $40.28 | 41,467 |
| Training Coordinator | $50,055 | $4,171 | $24.06 | 54,796 |
| Training Facilitator | $64,034 | $5,336 | $30.79 | 39,523 |
| Customer Service Trainer | $31,156 | $2,596 | $14.98 | 235,862 |
| Team Leader/Trainer | $52,026 | $4,335 | $25.01 | 141,734 |
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How Much Do Trainers Make In Different Industries?
Trainer salaries can vary depending on the industry. In fact, our data shows that the technology, health care, and manufacturing industries tend to offer much higher salaries for trainers. For example, trainers make a whopping average salary of $66,383 while working in the technology industry. Meanwhile, other people in this field are making $58,798 in the health care industry and $56,980 in the manufacturing industry.
Trainers may want to avoid working in the transportation industry as it offers the lowest average salary of $47,280.
Highest Paying Industries For Trainers
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Technology | $66,383 | $31.91 |
| 2 | Health Care | $58,798 | $28.27 |
| 3 | Manufacturing | $56,980 | $27.39 |
| 4 | Professional | $52,721 | $25.35 |
| 5 | Retail | $52,110 | $25.05 |
| 6 | Hospitality | $50,349 | $24.21 |
| 7 | Transportation | $47,280 | $22.73 |
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Trainer Salary Trends
Average Trainer Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Trainer Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $56,600 | $27.22 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | $55,300 | $26.58 | +0.6% |
| 2020 | $55,000 | $26.43 | +0.8% |
| 2019 | $54,500 | $26.21 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $53,300 | $25.62 | +1.4% |
Trainer Salaries FAQs
What state pays Trainers the most?
California pays Trainers the most in the United States, with an average salary of $63,159 per year, or $30.36 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Trainer?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Trainer if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Washington you should be paid close to $62,418 per year.
What type of Trainer gets paid the most?
Epic Credentialed Trainer gets paid the most. Epic Credentialed Trainer made a median salary of $83,781. The best-paid 10 percent make $99,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $70,000.
What is a good starting salary for a Trainer?
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.
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