Fitness Trainer demographics and statistics in the US

Fitness trainer demographics research summary. Zippia estimates fitness trainer demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our fitness trainer estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about fitness trainers after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 114,175 fitness trainers currently employed in the United States.
  • 40.2% of all fitness trainers are women, while 59.8% are men.
  • The average fitness trainer age is 37 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of fitness trainers is White (71.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.6%), Black or African American (7.1%) and Unknown (5.4%).
  • Fitness trainers are most in-demand in New York, NY.
  • The hospitality industry is the highest-paying for fitness trainers.
  • San Francisco, CA pays an annual average wage of $39,437, the highest in the US.
  • In 2022, women fitness trainers earned 96% of what men earned.
  • 13% of all fitness trainers are LGBT.
  • Connecticut is the best state for fitness trainers to live.
  • Fitness trainers are 69% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to education companies.
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Fitness Trainer demographics by:

Fitness Trainer gender statistics

40.2% of fitness trainers are women and 59.8% of fitness trainers are men.
  • Male, 59.8%
  • Female, 40.2%

Fitness Trainer gender ratio

Gender
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Percentages
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Male59.8%
Female40.2%

Fitness Trainer gender pay gap

Women earn 96¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$29,085
female-income
Female Income
$27,833

Fitness Trainer gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fitness trainer positions over time. Currently, 40.2% of fitness trainers are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Fitness Trainer gender ratio by year

Year
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Male
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Female
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201052.94%47.06%
201152.91%47.09%
201255.45%44.55%
201356.53%43.47%
201454.97%45.03%
201557.51%42.49%
201656.44%43.56%
201757.78%42.22%
201860.74%39.26%
201961.06%38.94%
202055.86%44.14%
202159.84%40.16%

Fitness Trainer related jobs gender ratio

We compared fitness trainers with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, camp boss and valet have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job TitleascdescMaleascFemaleascdesc
Infant Childcare Provider3%97%
Daycare Owner4%96%
Professional Nanny5%95%
Fitness Trainer60%40%
Intramural Director82%18%
Valet85%15%
Camp Boss88%12%

Fitness Trainer demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among fitness trainers is White, which makes up 71.3% of all fitness trainers. Comparatively, 10.6% of fitness trainers are Hispanic or Latino and 7.1% of fitness trainers are Black or African American.
  • White, 71.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 10.6%
  • Black or African American, 7.1%
  • Unknown, 5.4%
  • Asian, 5.1%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%

Fitness Trainer Race

Fitness Trainer Race
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Percentages
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White71.3%
Hispanic or Latino10.6%
Black or African American7.1%
Unknown5.4%
Asian5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native0.5%

Fitness Trainer race and ethnicity over time

See how fitness trainer racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Fitness Trainer race and ethnicity by year

Year
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White
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Black or African American
ascdesc
Asian
ascdesc
Hispanic or Latino
ascdesc
201077.59%8.67%2.92%7.87%
201178.42%8.96%2.75%7.27%
201275.96%9.53%2.76%8.36%
201375.00%9.25%3.26%9.17%
201475.48%9.18%3.14%8.69%
201574.24%8.93%3.99%9.19%
201674.47%8.48%3.57%9.91%
201774.90%8.06%4.13%9.19%
201877.08%6.35%3.85%9.25%
201977.00%5.74%4.06%10.01%
202073.94%5.79%5.33%10.62%
202171.31%7.05%5.11%10.64%

Fitness Trainer wage gap by race

According to our data, white fitness trainers have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american fitness trainers have the lowest average salary at $28,539.
$31,000
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicityascdescSalaryascdesc
Unknown$29,563
White$30,038
Black or African American$28,539
Asian$28,702
Hispanic or Latino$28,613

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Average fitness trainer age

See how the average age of fitness trainers varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Fitness Trainer age by race and gender

Race
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Male Age
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Female Age
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Unknown3135
White3339
Black or African American3137
Asian2835
Hispanic or Latino3031.5

Fitness Trainer age breakdown

The average age of fitness trainers is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the fitness trainer population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Fitness Trainer age breakdown

Fitness Trainer Years
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Percentages
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40+ years40%
30-40 years31%
20-30 years27%

Fitness Trainer educational attainment

The most common degree for fitness trainers is bachelor's degree, with 59% of fitness trainers earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 17% and associate degree degree at 10%.
  • Bachelor's, 59%
  • Associate, 17%
  • High School Diploma, 10%
  • Master's, 8%
  • Other Degrees, 6%

Fitness Trainers by degree level

Fitness Trainer Degree
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Percentages
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Bachelor's59%
Associate17%
High School Diploma10%
Master's8%
Other Degrees6%

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Fitness Trainer wage gap by degree level

According to the data, fitness trainers with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $30,332 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, fitness trainers earn a median annual income of $29,690 compared to $28,072 for fitness trainers with an Associate degree.
$31,000
$30,000
$29,000
$28,000
$27,000
Master's Degree
High School Diploma or Less
Bachelor's Degree
Some College/ Associate Degree
EducationascdescSalaryascdesc
Master's Degree$30,332
High School Diploma or Less$27,426
Bachelor's Degree$29,690
Some College/ Associate Degree$28,072

Fitness Trainer employment statistics

Most fitness trainers work for a private in the health care industry.

Company size where fitness trainers work

Below, you can see the size of companies where fitness trainers work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Fitness Trainer jobs by employer size

Company Size
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Percentages
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< 50 employees8%
50 - 100 employees23%
100 - 500 employees29%
500 - 1,000 employees5%
1,000 - 10,000 employees23%
> 10,000 employees13%

Fitness Trainer jobs by company type

Employees with the fitness trainer job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fitness trainers prefer to work at private companies over education companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Fitness Trainer jobs by sector

Company Type
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Percentages
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Education14%
Public12%
Private69%
Government5%

Fitness Trainer jobs by industry

The most common industries for fitness trainers are health care, education and non profits.

Health Care

Education

Non Profits

Hospitality

Retail

Fitness Trainer turnover and employment statistics

Fitness Trainer unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for fitness trainers between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Fitness Trainer unemployment rate by year

Year
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Fitness Trainer Unemployment Rate
ascdesc
20109.55%
20119.85%
20129.88%
20138.42%
20147.58%
20156.77%
20165.26%
20175.55%
20182.11%
20192.25%
20207.17%
20217.89%

Average fitness trainer tenure

The average fitness trainer stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 4,134 fitness trainers resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Fitness Trainer tenure statistics

Number of years
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Percentages
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Less than 1 year23%
1-2 years32%
3-4 years13%
5-7 years15%
8-10 years6%
11+ years10%

Fitness Trainer LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of fitness trainers that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleascdescLGBTascJob Openingsascdesc
Childcare Specialist4.43%7,010
Shine Worker5.80%20,434
Direct Care Counselor6.73%123,519
Counseling Program Leader8.12%91,176
Associate Dean Of Person12.72%31,629
Fitness Trainer13.13%-

Similar fitness trainer jobs LGBT demographics

Profession
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Percentages of LGBT
ascdesc
Job Openings
ascdesc
Childcare Specialist4.43%7,010
Shine Worker5.80%20,434
Direct Care Counselor6.73%123,519
Counseling Program Leader8.12%91,176
Associate Dean Of Person12.72%31,629

Foreign languages spoken by fitness trainers

The most common foreign language among fitness trainers is Spanish at 53.6%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 7.2% and Thai is the third-most popular at 5.6%.
  • Spanish, 53.6%
  • French, 7.2%
  • Thai, 5.6%
  • Arabic, 4.8%
  • Chinese, 4.0%
  • Other, 24.8%

Fitness Trainer languages spoken

Foreign Language
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Percentages
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Spanish53.6%
French7.2%
Thai5.6%
Arabic4.8%
Chinese4.0%
Other24.8%

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Fitness Trainer location demographics

Where do fitness trainers earn the most?

Fitness trainers earn the most in Hawaii, where the average fitness trainer salary is $40,083. The map here shows where fitness trainers earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Fitness Trainers?

By looking through more than 4,134 resumes, we found that the most popular places for fitness trainers are New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA.
Number of Fitness Trainers

Fitness Trainer jobs by state

Rank
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State
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Number of Jobs
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Average Salary
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1California1,692$39,092
2Texas1,136$28,464
3Illinois821$29,246
4Florida804$26,949
5Pennsylvania646$24,992
6Ohio598$22,585
7New York565$32,500
8New Jersey527$28,788
9Georgia524$28,414
10Virginia492$28,150
11Michigan455$24,307
12Indiana453$26,402
13North Carolina424$29,226
14Massachusetts420$33,900
15Maryland415$32,240
16Minnesota348$27,827
17Missouri336$22,334
18Washington327$32,729
19Arizona325$30,476
20Colorado309$30,427
21Tennessee298$24,939
22Connecticut292$35,377
23Louisiana284$24,127
24Wisconsin275$25,388
25Kentucky253$29,060
26Iowa233$18,849
27South Carolina208$26,877
28Kansas203$20,592
29Alabama203$20,651
30Mississippi193$29,208
31Oregon190$29,272
32Utah158$28,451
33Arkansas153$22,517
34Oklahoma136$32,006
35Nevada116$30,798
36Nebraska102$20,801
37New Mexico83$23,781
38Idaho81$20,044
39Delaware80$27,932
40Hawaii76$40,083
41Rhode Island75$31,956
42West Virginia75$29,297
43New Hampshire70$33,547
44North Dakota47$29,358
45Maine46$31,835
46Montana44$22,312
47District of Columbia40$30,738
48Alaska37$25,600
49South Dakota32$22,570
50Wyoming31$27,057
51Vermont17$32,000

Where are fitness trainers in high demand?

Fitness trainers are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 18 job openings for fitness trainers here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country fitness trainers are in the most demand.
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