Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| North Dakota | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $37,760 | $47,410 | -20% |
| Median hourly wage | $18.15 | $22.79 | -20% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $42,427.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in North Dakota is $37,760, or about $18.15 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. North Dakota is -20% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in North Dakota typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 680 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $37,760, North Dakota offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 499 of the 556 occupations reported in North Dakota — higher than 10% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers at $59,760, Skincare Specialists at $58,160, First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers at $50,390 — all figures are median annual wages for North Dakota.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. North Dakota 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 94.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 499 of the 556 occupations reported in North Dakota — higher than 10% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in North Dakota | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $59,760 | $110 |
| Skincare Specialists | $58,160 | $190 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $50,390 | $360 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $49,900 | $220 |
| Residential Advisors | $48,590 | $260 |
| Barbers | $48,540 | $80 |
North Dakota 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 94.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 556 occupations in North Dakota.