Personal Care & Fitness Boulder, CO Pop. 105,673

Personal Trainer Salary in Boulder, Colorado

The median personal trainer salary in Boulder, CO is $58,086 per year, which is 28.0% above the national median and 21.9% above the Colorado state average.

City Median
$58,086
vs State Avg
+$10,437
vs National
+$12,706
Cost of Living
128%

Personal Trainer Salary in Boulder by Experience

In Boulder, an entry-level personal trainer earns around $35,840, while experienced professionals earn up to $99,840 per year. The local cost of living index is 128% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$35,840
+$7,840 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$58,880
+$12,880 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$99,840
+$21,840 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Boulder, CO

Percentile Boulder
10th Percentile $33,280
25th Percentile $42,240
Median (50th) $58,086
75th Percentile $79,360
90th Percentile $104,960

Personal Trainer Salary in Other Colorado Cities

Denver, CO
$50,826
Pop. 715,522
Fort Collins, CO
$48,103
Pop. 169,810
Aurora, CO
$47,649
Pop. 386,261
Colorado Springs, CO
$45,380
Pop. 478,961

How to Become a Personal Trainer in Boulder

Education

Most personal trainer positions require a high school diploma. Boulder and the surrounding Colorado area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Exercise ScienceProgram DesignAnatomyNutritionCPR/AEDClient Motivation

Job Outlook

Nationally, personal trainer employment is projected to grow 14% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Boulder may vary based on local industry and population growth.