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Personal Trainer Salary in Maryland (2026)
$22.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,241/year ($3,187/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,130 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,110 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,420 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $81,730 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 8,650 Personal Trainer jobs in Maryland (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Personal Trainer salary of $47,420 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,241 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $47,420 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,510 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,628 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,041 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,241 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,187 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in Maryland?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in Maryland is $47,420 per year ($22.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,110 and $63,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $47,420, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $38,241 per year ($3,187 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 8,650 Personal Trainer jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.