Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Connecticut | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $61,580 | $47,410 | +30% |
| Median hourly wage | $29.61 | $22.79 | +30% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $59,440.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in Connecticut is $61,580, or about $29.61 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. Connecticut is +30% above the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in Connecticut typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,850 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $61,580, Connecticut offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 381 of the 674 occupations reported in Connecticut — higher than 43% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers at $59,710, First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services at $53,980, First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers at $52,720 — all figures are median annual wages for Connecticut.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Connecticut levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 113.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 381 of the 674 occupations reported in Connecticut — higher than 43% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Connecticut | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $59,710 | $300 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $53,980 | $1,820 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $52,720 | $1,740 |
| Crematory Operators | $47,160 | $100 |
| Animal Trainers | $45,800 | $290 |
| Funeral Attendants | $45,800 | $520 |
Connecticut levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 113.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 674 occupations in Connecticut.