Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Montana | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $43,940 | $47,410 | -7% |
| Median hourly wage | $21.12 | $22.79 | -7% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $46,448.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in Montana is $43,940, or about $21.12 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. Montana is -7% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in Montana typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 1,420 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $43,940, Montana offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 464 of the 604 occupations reported in Montana — higher than 23% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Skincare Specialists at $58,500, Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants at $50,370, First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers at $48,320 — all figures are median annual wages for Montana.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Montana 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 100.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 464 of the 604 occupations reported in Montana — higher than 23% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Montana | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Skincare Specialists | $58,500 | $280 |
| Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | $50,370 | $30 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $48,320 | $360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $48,300 | $860 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $47,840 | $500 |
| Residential Advisors | $47,230 | $350 |
Montana 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 100.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 604 occupations in Montana.