Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| North Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $46,450 | $47,410 | -2% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.33 | $22.79 | -2% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $49,258.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in North Carolina is $46,450, or about $22.33 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. North Carolina is -2% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in North Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 10,670 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $46,450, North Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 513 of the 745 occupations reported in North Carolina — higher than 31% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Embalmers at $68,550, Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers at $60,730, First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services at $49,040 — all figures are median annual wages for North Carolina.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. North Carolina 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 95.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 513 of the 745 occupations reported in North Carolina — higher than 31% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in North Carolina | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Embalmers | $68,550 | $70 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $60,730 | $1,000 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $49,040 | $3,590 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $45,400 | $3,510 |
| Crematory Operators | $41,350 | $150 |
| Residential Advisors | $39,130 | $2,840 |
North Carolina 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 95.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 745 occupations in North Carolina.