The average wage for a fitness trainer in New Jersey is around $25.62 per hour.
Avg Wage
Fitness trainers earn an average hourly wage of $25.62.
Salaries typically start from $10.45 per hour and go up to $45.48 per hour.
30% below national average Updated in 2018
Fitness trainer earnings by seniority
Top-level fitness trainer earnings begin at:
$45.48 per hour
$94,590 per year
Senior-level fitness trainer earnings begin at:
$31.00 per hour
$64,490 per year
Mid-level fitness trainer earnings begin at:
$25.62 per hour
$53,290 per year
Junior-level fitness trainer earnings begin at:
$15.26 per hour
$31,750 per year
Starting level fitness trainer earnings begin at:
$10.45 per hour
$21,740 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Fitness trainer salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Guam | $57,180 |
| New York | $54,950 |
| Massachusetts | $54,770 |
| Connecticut | $54,030 |
| New Jersey | $53,290 |
| Washington | $50,920 |
| Hawaii | $49,948 |
| California | $48,740 |
| District of Columbia | $47,380 |
| Illinois | $46,794 |
| Maryland | $43,650 |
| Colorado | $43,140 |
| Georgia | $42,730 |
| New Hampshire | $41,990 |
| Vermont | $41,290 |
| Maine | $41,070 |
| Florida | $40,790 |
| Minnesota | $40,730 |
| Tennessee | $40,330 |
| Rhode Island | $40,200 |
| Virginia | $40,120 |
| Nevada | $40,090 |
| Alaska | $40,030 |
| Arkansas | $38,380 |
| Utah | $38,170 |
| New Mexico | $37,240 |
| Kansas | $36,986 |
| Arizona | $36,744 |
| Kentucky | $36,453 |
| Oregon | $35,920 |
| Texas | $35,910 |
| Pennsylvania | $35,705 |
| Michigan | $35,110 |
| Alabama | $35,060 |
| Oklahoma | $34,990 |
| Idaho | $34,522 |
| Wyoming | $34,330 |
| North Carolina | $34,310 |
| Delaware | $33,870 |
| South Carolina | $33,670 |
| Montana | $33,550 |
| West Virginia | $32,960 |
| Iowa | $32,880 |
| Indiana | $31,938 |
| North Dakota | $31,310 |
| Nebraska | $30,340 |
| South Dakota | $29,420 |
| Mississippi | $29,300 |
| Missouri | $29,120 |
| Wisconsin | $28,270 |
| Louisiana | $27,390 |
| Ohio | $26,550 |
| Puerto Rico | $19,190 |
How do fitness trainer salaries compare to similar careers?
Fitness trainers earn 10% less than similar careers in New Jersey. On average, they make less than fitness and wellness coordinators but more than sports referees.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Fitness and wellness coordinator salary | $96K |
| Physical education teacher salary | $65K |
| Athlete salary | $60K |
| Fitness trainer salary | $53K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $53K |
| Sports scout salary | $46K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $50K |
| Sports referee salary | $30K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)