Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Missouri | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $36,450 | $47,410 | -23% |
| Median hourly wage | $17.52 | $22.79 | -23% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $40,143.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in Missouri is $36,450, or about $17.52 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. Missouri is -23% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in Missouri typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,060 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $36,450, Missouri offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 664 of the 733 occupations reported in Missouri — higher than 9% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Embalmers at $66,490, First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers at $62,050, Barbers at $47,880 — all figures are median annual wages for Missouri.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Missouri 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 89.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 664 of the 733 occupations reported in Missouri — higher than 9% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Missouri | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Embalmers | $66,490 | $160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $62,050 | $370 |
| Barbers | $47,880 | $580 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $47,530 | $1,190 |
| Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other | $46,450 | $140 |
| Skincare Specialists | $45,200 | $1,390 |
Missouri 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 89.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 733 occupations in Missouri.