Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| District of Columbia | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $39,210 | $47,410 | -17% |
| Median hourly wage | $18.85 | $22.79 | -17% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $35,678.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in District of Columbia is $39,210, or about $18.85 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. District of Columbia is -17% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in District of Columbia typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,480 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $39,210, District of Columbia offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 445 of the 465 occupations reported in District of Columbia — higher than 4% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance at $95,730, Skincare Specialists at $77,480, First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services at $62,090 — all figures are median annual wages for District of Columbia.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. District of Columbia 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 152.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 445 of the 465 occupations reported in District of Columbia — higher than 4% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in District of Columbia | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance | $95,730 | $60 |
| Skincare Specialists | $77,480 | $200 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $62,090 | $290 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $56,670 | $260 |
| Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists | $54,570 | $870 |
| Costume Attendants | $53,290 | $60 |
District of Columbia 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 152.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 465 occupations in District of Columbia.