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Personal Trainer Salary in Mississippi (2026)
$14.68 per hour · take-home ≈ $25,497/year ($2,125/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in Mississippi
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $18,720 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $21,960 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $30,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,410 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $63,390 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,260 Personal Trainer jobs in Mississippi (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Mississippi
A median Personal Trainer salary of $30,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Mississippi state income tax, a single filer keeps about $25,497 — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
| Gross (median) | $30,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$1,485 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,336 |
| Mississippi state income tax | −$1,222 |
| Take-home (annual) | $25,497 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,125 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in Mississippi?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in Mississippi is $30,540 per year ($14.68 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $21,960 and $47,410.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in Mississippi?
- On the median salary of $30,540, a single filer in Mississippi takes home about $25,497 per year ($2,125 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.5%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in Mississippi?
- BLS counts 1,260 Personal Trainer jobs in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi.