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Personal Trainer Salary in Colorado (2026)
$23.99 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,787/year ($3,399/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in Colorado
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,110 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,190 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,900 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,670 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $87,340 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 10,500 Personal Trainer jobs in Colorado (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Colorado
A median Personal Trainer salary of $49,900 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Colorado state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,787 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $49,900 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,808 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,817 |
| Colorado state income tax | −$1,487 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,787 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,399 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in Colorado?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in Colorado is $49,900 per year ($23.99 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,190 and $62,670.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in Colorado?
- On the median salary of $49,900, a single filer in Colorado takes home about $40,787 per year ($3,399 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in Colorado?
- BLS counts 10,500 Personal Trainer jobs in Colorado in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Colorado state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Colorado.