Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Michigan | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $45,520 | $47,410 | -4% |
| Median hourly wage | $21.88 | $22.79 | -4% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $47,318.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in Michigan is $45,520, or about $21.88 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. Michigan is -4% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in Michigan typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 6,050 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $45,520, Michigan offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 564 of the 774 occupations reported in Michigan — higher than 27% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers at $62,090, Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers at $60,450, Skincare Specialists at $45,240 — all figures are median annual wages for Michigan.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Michigan 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 91.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 564 of the 774 occupations reported in Michigan — higher than 27% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Michigan | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $62,090 | $1,000 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $60,450 | $810 |
| Skincare Specialists | $45,240 | $1,510 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $43,540 | $2,860 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $42,740 | $2,010 |
| Crematory Operators | $40,970 | $130 |
Michigan 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 91.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 774 occupations in Michigan.