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Personal Trainer Salary in North Dakota (2026)
$18.15 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,520/year ($2,710/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in North Dakota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,140 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $33,830 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,760 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,060 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,070 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 680 Personal Trainer jobs in North Dakota (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in North Dakota
A median Personal Trainer salary of $37,760 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus North Dakota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,520 — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
| Gross (median) | $37,760 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,351 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,889 |
| North Dakota state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,520 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,710 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in North Dakota?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in North Dakota is $37,760 per year ($18.15 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $33,830 and $47,060.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in North Dakota?
- On the median salary of $37,760, a single filer in North Dakota takes home about $32,520 per year ($2,710 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 13.9%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in North Dakota?
- BLS counts 680 Personal Trainer jobs in North Dakota 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 North Dakota 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 North Dakota.