Do Personal Trainers Make Good Money?

Personal Trainer Salary FAQ
Yes, making good money as a personal trainer is very viable. Even entry-level personal trainers can make upwards of $25 an hour, and easily up to $100 an hour if they are experienced. ... Private personal trainers can make even more per hour, charging up top $100 an hour.

Do personal trainers get paid well?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for personal trainers in 2020 was $40,510, which means half earned more than that amount and half earned less. The low 10 percent of those personal trainers earned less than $21,640 while the top 10 percent earned more than $76,550.

Is it worth becoming a personal trainer?

If you're passionate about health and fitness and helping others, personal training can be a great career path. Median pay for personal trainers is $38,160, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, and demand is expected to grow by about 8 percent.

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