Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Nebraska | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $31,440 | $47,410 | -34% |
| Median hourly wage | $15.12 | $22.79 | -34% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $34,895.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in Nebraska is $31,440, or about $15.12 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. Nebraska is -34% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in Nebraska typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 2,410 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $31,440, Nebraska offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 641 of the 662 occupations reported in Nebraska — higher than 3% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers at $64,310, Skincare Specialists at $58,420, Manicurists and Pedicurists at $56,940 — all figures are median annual wages for Nebraska.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Nebraska 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 90.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 641 of the 662 occupations reported in Nebraska — higher than 3% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Nebraska | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $64,310 | $210 |
| Skincare Specialists | $58,420 | $550 |
| Manicurists and Pedicurists | $56,940 | $310 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $46,010 | $840 |
| Residential Advisors | $45,980 | $230 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $44,910 | $620 |
Nebraska 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 90.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 662 occupations in Nebraska.