Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Pennsylvania | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $45,250 | $47,410 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $21.75 | $22.79 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $46,363.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in Pennsylvania is $45,250, or about $21.75 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. Pennsylvania is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in Pennsylvania typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 11,580 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $45,250, Pennsylvania offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 604 of the 778 occupations reported in Pennsylvania — higher than 22% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Embalmers at $69,950, Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers at $63,580, First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers at $63,200 — all figures are median annual wages for Pennsylvania.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Pennsylvania 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 98.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 604 of the 778 occupations reported in Pennsylvania — higher than 22% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Pennsylvania | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Embalmers | $69,950 | $50 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $63,580 | $910 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $63,200 | $700 |
| Costume Attendants | $50,270 | $260 |
| Gambling Dealers | $48,230 | $2,970 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $47,990 | $8,980 |
Pennsylvania 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 98.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 778 occupations in Pennsylvania.