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Personal Trainer Salary in Washington (2026)
$24.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $43,022/year ($3,585/month) for a single filer
Personal Trainer pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,960 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,760 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,830 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $67,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $93,450 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,270 Personal Trainer jobs in Washington (occupation code 39-9031, “Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Personal Trainer salary of $50,830 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $43,022 — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
| Gross (median) | $50,830 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,920 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,888 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $43,022 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,585 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Personal Trainer make in Washington?
- The median Personal Trainer salary in Washington is $50,830 per year ($24.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,760 and $67,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Personal Trainer in Washington?
- On the median salary of $50,830, a single filer in Washington takes home about $43,022 per year ($3,585 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.4%.
- How many Personal Trainer jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 9,270 Personal Trainer jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.