The average hourly pay for a personal trainer is $43.78, according to a 2008 survey by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association.

All that said, “it’s very easy to become a personal trainer,” said Rae Reichlin, the founder of Ladies Who Lift in Chicago. So while you could easily find a coach or trainer on social media ...

Amazing! And smart. Per recent data, the personal fitness trainer market size has grown strongly year-over-year and aims to increase from $39.06 billion in 2023 to $41.43 billion in 2024.

Patricia Greaves, CPT, is a personal trainer and member of WH ’s Strength In Diversity class of 2023 How To Find A Personal Trainer Step 1: Figure out your goals.