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Personal Trainer Salary in Tennessee (2026)
$22.78 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,250/year ($3,354/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in Tennessee
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $26,000 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,560 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,380 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $59,190 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,920 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,080 Personal Trainer jobs in Tennessee (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Tennessee
A median Personal Trainer salary of $47,380 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Tennessee), a single filer keeps about $40,250 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $47,380 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,506 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,625 |
| Tennessee state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,250 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,354 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Tennessee paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in Tennessee?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in Tennessee is $47,380 per year ($22.78 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,560 and $59,190.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in Tennessee?
- On the median salary of $47,380, a single filer in Tennessee takes home about $40,250 per year ($3,354 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in Tennessee?
- BLS counts 5,080 Personal Trainer jobs in Tennessee 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 Tennessee 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 Tennessee.