- According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary of personal trainers was $29,210 as of May 2008. Salaries of personal trainers ranged from $16,120 to $60,760 or more during that time. Many personal trainers were employed on a part-time basis. Although earnings for personal trainers are moderate, they receive other perks and benefits, including discounts on services and free use of fitness facilities.
- Personal trainers are employed by gyms and fitness facilities. They also work for schools, governments and health care organizations. The industry with the highest number of personal trainers is medical and surgical hospitals. This industry pays personal trainers an average annual wage of $32,140 per year, as of May 2008.
The BLS indicates that job prospects for personal trainers are expected to be good in health clubs and fitness facilities. Because turnover in the occupation is high, job openings are available to replace trainers who pursue other opportunities. Trainers with degrees and advanced experience in the field have better employment opportunities. - Personal trainers have many opportunities to advance their careers with additional training, education and certifications. Trainers can cross into other areas of fitness to become aerobics instructors, nutrition counselors and teachers. Formal education in exercise science or kinesiology helps trainers advance to management or fitness director positions.
- Several personal trainers are self-employed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that the earnings of personal trainers who work for themselves can be much higher than the wages of trainers employed in fitness centers. Self-employed personal trainers make their own hours and set their own fees. They keep what they earn or reinvest earnings back into their business.
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