Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| South Carolina | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $43,630 | $47,410 | -8% |
| Median hourly wage | $20.98 | $22.79 | -8% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $46,564.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in South Carolina is $43,630, or about $20.98 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. South Carolina is -8% below the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in South Carolina typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,130 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $43,630, South Carolina offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 518 of the 713 occupations reported in South Carolina — higher than 27% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Embalmers at $61,820, First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services at $49,550, First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers at $47,750 — all figures are median annual wages for South Carolina.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. South 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 518 of the 713 occupations reported in South Carolina — higher than 27% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in South Carolina | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Embalmers | $61,820 | $140 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $49,550 | $1,680 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Workers | $47,750 | $60 |
| Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other | $44,550 | $340 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $44,100 | $2,040 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $40,020 | $400 |
South 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 713 occupations in South Carolina.