The average wage for a personal trainer in California is around $18.49 per hour.
Avg Wage
Personal trainers earn an average hourly wage of $18.49.
Salaries typically start from $13.72 per hour and go up to $41.75 per hour.
24% below national average Updated in 2017
Personal trainer earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Personal trainer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| New Jersey | $41,600 |
| Texas | $40,252 |
| California | $38,462 |
| Illinois | $36,720 |
| New York | $36,500 |
| Florida | $28,060 |
How do personal trainer salaries compare to similar careers?
Personal trainers earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than fitness trainers but more than urban planners.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fitness trainer salary | $40K |
| Clergy salary | $44K |
| Translator salary | $39K |
| Recruiter salary | $51K |
| Drug & alcohol counselor salary | $39K |
| Personal trainer salary | $38K |
| Firefighter salary | $36K |
| Social worker salary | $38K |
| Computer repair technician salary | $37K |
| Urban planner salary | $47K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)