Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| New Jersey | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $59,870 | $47,410 | +26% |
| Median hourly wage | $28.78 | $22.79 | +26% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $55,028.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in New Jersey is $59,870, or about $28.78 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. New Jersey is +26% above the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in New Jersey typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,350 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $59,870, New Jersey offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.