How Much Does a Personal Trainer Make a Year?
Many careers involve sedentary work at a computer or desk, which can lead to deceased physical activity and fitness. Personal trainers are professional fitness workers who help clients formulate and achieve fitness goals. Personal trainers must be well-versed in a wide variety of fitness training techniques and be able to demonstrate proper form and workout practices to promote health and avoid injury.
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Average Salary
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The average annual salary or income of a profession is often expressed in terms of median income. The median of a group is the individual in the exact middle of all individuals. This differs from a true average but is often considered preferable since it does not give disproportionate weight to individuals who make far more than the average. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual earnings of fitness trainers and aerobics instructors in May 2008 were $29,210, and the middle 50 percent received between $19,610 and $44,420.
Earnings by Industry
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The median annual wages of fitness trainers varies somewhat depending on the industry in which they work. According to the BLS, the median annual earnings of fitness trainers in general medical and surgical hospital was $32,140, while trainers that worked in fitness and recreational sports centers earned $30,610 and workers in civic and social organizations earned $25,110. Many personal trainers work part time and have more than one job.
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Income Extremes
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While the median fitness trainer earns around $30,000, workers at the low and high end of the spectrum can earn considerably less or more than average. According to the BLS, the bottom 10 percent earned less than $16,120, while the top 10 percent earned $60,760 or above. In addition, the government statistics on fitness trainers does not include self-employed workers who are able to charge their own rates and may earn considerably more than the average trainer who works as an employee.
Athletic Trainers
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The term "athletic trainer" is easy to confuse with fitness trainer or personal trainer, but it describes an entirely different profession. Athletic trainers are health workers who help prevent and treat injuries related to sports. Athletic trainers and perform duties such as wrapping, icing, massaging and diagnosing injuries. Becoming an athletic trainer typically requires a four-year degree; according to the BLS, median annual wages for athletic trainers were $39,640 in May 2008.
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