Exercise Trainer Salary

Exercise Trainer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Exercise Trainer Salary $41,315 US March 01, 2025
25th Percentile Exercise Trainer Salary $46,323 US March 01, 2025
50th Percentile Exercise Trainer Salary $51,824 US March 01, 2025
75th Percentile Exercise Trainer Salary $59,075 US March 01, 2025
90th Percentile Exercise Trainer Salary $65,676 US March 01, 2025
25% $46,323 10% $41,315 90% $65,676 75% $59,075 $51,824 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

How much does an Exercise Trainer earn in the United States?

As of March 01, 2025, an Exercise Trainer in the United States earns an average salary of $51,824 per year.
An Exercise Trainer's salary can be paid hourly, weekly or monthly depending on the company and job type. Most part-time jobs will be paid hourly or weekly. Using the salary calculator, the average pay comes out to be about $25 an hour, $997/week, or $4,319/month.
The average salary of an Exercise Trainer ranges from $46,323 to $59,075. The average salary range for an Exercise Trainer varies widely, which indicates that there are many opportunities for advancement, promotions, and salary increases. These opportunities depend on many factors, including skills, education, certifications, location, and years of experience.
According to job salary data displays, Exercise Trainer in District of Columbia and California are high in demand. Exercise Trainer in District of Columbia earn an average salary of $57,681 per year, which is $5,856(11.3%) more than the national average of $51,824. District of Columbia is ranked as the top salary of an Exercise Trainer nationwide.

What is the Average Exercise Trainer Salary by City?

Below is a list of the average salaries for an Exercise Trainer in 10 cities in the United States. We've identified 354 cities where the typical salary for an Exercise Trainer job is above the national average. The highest paying city for an Exercise Trainer is in San Jose, CA, and the average salary for an Exercise Trainer job is $65,040, which is higher than the national average.
This is followed by Santa Clara, CA and Fremont, CA in second and third places, which beat the national average by $13,215(25.5%) and $13,112(25.3%) respectively. In fourth place is Daly City, CA, which pays $12,956(25%), above the national average. San Francisco, CA, Oakland, CA and Berkeley, CA continue the rankings.
Based on the summary of average salaries paid by cities, the Exercise Trainer job market in San Jose, CA is relatively active with a higher-paying salary compared to other cities in the United States.
Finally, Exercise Trainer jobs pay differently based on the city, even if they are in the same state. The cost of living might be a key factor when considering the location and salary of an Exercise Trainer position.
CITY Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
San Jose $65,040 $5,420 $1,251 $31
Santa Clara $65,040 $5,420 $1,251 $31
Fremont $64,936 $5,411 $1,249 $31
Daly City $64,781 $5,398 $1,246 $31
San Francisco $64,781 $5,398 $1,246 $31
Oakland $63,226 $5,269 $1,216 $30
Berkeley $63,226 $5,269 $1,216 $30
Hayward $63,122 $5,260 $1,214 $30
Union City $60,531 $5,044 $1,164 $29
West New York $60,531 $5,044 $1,164 $29

What Similar Jobs are Paid to Exercise Trainer in the U.S.?

There are 11 jobs that we find are related to the Exercise Trainer job category,these similar jobs include Athletic Trainer,Exercise Specialist,Exercise Physiologist,Exercise Technician,Certified Athletic Trainer,Exercise Instructor,Exercise Science,Exercise Therapist,Exercise Rider,Exercise Assistant,and Personal Fitness Trainer.
All of these 11 jobs are paid between $42,698 to $71,400, and the Personal Fitness Trainer gets the highest paid with $71,400 from them. Those similar job salaries are paid differently by many factors such as company size, department base, responsibility, and others. If you're qualified to be hired for one of these similar jobs to the Exercise Trainer, you could refer to the below list of job salaries based on market prices in the United States.
JOB TITLE Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
Athletic Trainer $57,829 $4,819 $1,112 $28
Exercise Specialist $53,807 $4,484 $1,035 $26
Exercise Physiologist $61,067 $5,089 $1,174 $29
Exercise Technician $53,810 $4,484 $1,035 $26
Certified Athletic Trainer $57,900 $4,825 $1,113 $28
Exercise Instructor $46,687 $3,891 $898 $22
Exercise Science $46,218 $3,851 $889 $22
Exercise Therapist $42,698 $3,558 $821 $21
Exercise Rider $47,091 $3,924 $906 $23
Exercise Assistant $49,251 $4,104 $947 $24
Personal Fitness Trainer $71,400 $5,950 $1,373 $34
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