Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated September 10, 2026.
| Tennessee | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $47,380 | $47,410 | +0% |
| Median hourly wage | $22.78 | $22.79 | +0% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $51,556.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in Tennessee is $47,380, or about $22.78 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. Tennessee is +0% above the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in Tennessee typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 5,080 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $47,380, Tennessee offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 458 of the 730 occupations reported in Tennessee — higher than 37% of them.
Among occupations in the same job family, Embalmers at $55,170, First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers at $46,510, Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers at $46,180 — all figures are median annual wages for Tennessee.
No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 92.0 (100 = national average).
By median annual wage, personal trainers rank 458 of the 730 occupations reported in Tennessee — higher than 37% of them.
| Occupation in the same job family | Median in Tennessee | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Embalmers | $55,170 | $180 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers | $46,510 | $1,980 |
| Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers | $46,180 | $550 |
| Costume Attendants | $45,220 | $50 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services | $44,040 | $1,180 |
| Skincare Specialists | $36,590 | $1,710 |
Tennessee has no state income tax on wages, so take-home pay is closer to the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 92.0 (100 = national average).
Ranking and comparison figures come from the same BLS OEWS release as the rest of this page, which covers 730 occupations in Tennessee.