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Personal Trainer Salary in Montana (2026)
$21.13 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,177/year ($3,015/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in Montana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $29,510 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,940 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,150 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,020 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,420 Personal Trainer jobs in Montana (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Montana
A median Personal Trainer salary of $43,940 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Montana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,177 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $43,940 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,093 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,361 |
| Montana state income tax | −$1,308 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,177 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,015 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in Montana?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in Montana is $43,940 per year ($21.13 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,930 and $52,150.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in Montana?
- On the median salary of $43,940, a single filer in Montana takes home about $36,177 per year ($3,015 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in Montana?
- BLS counts 1,420 Personal Trainer jobs in Montana 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 Montana 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 Montana.