Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Ohio | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $36,370 | $47,410 | -23% |
| Median hourly wage | $17.49 | $22.79 | -23% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $39,192.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in Ohio is $36,370, or about $17.49 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. Ohio is -23% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in Ohio typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 9,040 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $36,370, Ohio offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 704 of the 774 occupations reported in Ohio — higher than 9% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Embalmers at $71,550, Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers at $57,800, First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers at $55,680 — all figures are median annual wages for Ohio.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Ohio 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 91.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 704 of the 774 occupations reported in Ohio — higher than 9% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Ohio | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Embalmers | $71,550 | $80 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $57,800 | $1,370 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $55,680 | $330 |
| Costume Attendants | $46,330 | $160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $46,310 | $4,280 |
| Crematory Operators | $43,530 | $60 |
Ohio 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 91.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 774 occupations in Ohio.