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Compare personal trainer licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$43,906
across 51 states
Avg. Time to License
2 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$631
across 51 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $35,800#47 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
| Alaska | $48,200#13 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Arizona | $44,600#21 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Arkansas | $34,200#50 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| California | $58,400#2 | 2 mo | $594 | 2 mo |
| Colorado | $52,800#7 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Connecticut | $52,400#8 | 2 mo | $644 | 2 mo |
| Delaware | $44,800#20 | 2 mo | $599 | 2 mo |
| District of Columbia | $62,400#1 | 2 mo | $599 | 2 mo |
| Florida | $43,200#24 | 2 mo | $649 | 2 mo |
| Georgia | $42,800#25 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Hawaii | $50,200#10 | 2 mo | $544 | 2 mo |
| Idaho | $38,400#38 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
| Illinois | $46,800#15 | 2 mo | $674 | 2 mo |
| Indiana | $40,200#34 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Iowa | $37,600#41 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Kansas | $38,200#39 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Kentucky | $37,800#40 | 2 mo | $564 | 2 mo |
| Louisiana | $36,400#44 | 2 mo | $599 | 2 mo |
| Maine | $42,800#26 | 2 mo | $649 | 2 mo |
| Maryland | $50,800#9 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
| Massachusetts | $56,200#5 | 2 mo | $1,024 | 2 mo |
| Michigan | $42,200#28 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Minnesota | $46,400#17 | 2 mo | $679 | 2 mo |
| Mississippi | $33,400#51 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Missouri | $40,600#33 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Montana | $37,200#42 | 2 mo | $594 | 2 mo |
| Nebraska | $38,800#36 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
| Nevada | $46,200#18 | 2 mo | $724 | 2 mo |
| New Hampshire | $46,800#16 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
| New Jersey | $54,400#6 | 2 mo | $649 | 2 mo |
| New Mexico | $38,600#37 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| New York | $56,800#3 | 2 mo | $724 | 2 mo |
| North Carolina | $43,400#23 | 2 mo | $649 | 2 mo |
| North Dakota | $36,800#43 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
| Ohio | $41,800#29 | 2 mo | $623 | 2 mo |
| Oklahoma | $36,200#46 | 2 mo | $574 | 2 mo |
| Oregon | $48,800#12 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
| Pennsylvania | $44,200#22 | 2 mo | $649 | 2 mo |
| Rhode Island | $48,200#14 | 2 mo | $674 | 2 mo |
| South Carolina | $39,800#35 | 2 mo | $634 | 2 mo |
| South Dakota | $35,400#48 | 2 mo | $674 | 2 mo |
| Tennessee | $40,800#32 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
| Texas | $45,200#19 | 2 mo | $824 | 2 mo |
| Utah | $41,400#30 | 2 mo | $594 | 2 mo |
| Vermont | $42,400#27 | 2 mo | $649 | 2 mo |
| Virginia | $49,800#11 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
| Washington | $56,400#4 | 2 mo | $724 | 2 mo |
| West Virginia | $34,600#49 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
| Wisconsin | $41,200#31 | 2 mo | $654 | 2 mo |
| Wyoming | $36,400#45 | 2 mo | $624 | 2 mo |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.