Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| California | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $57,990 | $47,410 | +22% |
| Median hourly wage | $27.88 | $22.79 | +22% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $52,385.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Personal Trainer in California is $57,990, or about $27.88 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Personal Trainers is $47,410. California is +22% above the national median.
Entry-level personal trainers in California typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 43,600 personal trainer jobs on record and a median salary of $57,990, California offers above-average pay compared to the rest of the country.