Personal Care & Fitness Wilmington, DE Pop. 70,898

Personal Trainer Salary in Wilmington, Delaware

The median personal trainer salary in Wilmington, DE is $47,649 per year, which is 5.0% above the national median and 4.0% above the Delaware state average.

City Median
$47,649
vs State Avg
+$1,815
vs National
+$2,269
Cost of Living
105%

Personal Trainer Salary in Wilmington by Experience

In Wilmington, an entry-level personal trainer earns around $29,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $81,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 105% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$29,400
+$1,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$48,300
+$2,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$81,900
+$3,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Wilmington, DE

Percentile Wilmington
10th Percentile $27,300
25th Percentile $34,650
Median (50th) $47,649
75th Percentile $65,100
90th Percentile $86,100

Personal Trainer Salary in Other Delaware Cities

Newark, DE
$46,288
Pop. 33,398
Bear, DE
$44,926
Pop. 21,000
Middletown, DE
$44,472
Pop. 22,350
Dover, DE
$43,565
Pop. 39,403

How to Become a Personal Trainer in Wilmington

Education

Most personal trainer positions require a high school diploma. Wilmington and the surrounding Delaware 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 Wilmington may vary based on local industry and population growth.