Personal Care & Fitness Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Personal Trainer Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median personal trainer salary in Aurora, IL is $43,111 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$43,111
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-2,269
Cost of Living
95%

Personal Trainer Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level personal trainer earns around $26,600, while experienced professionals earn up to $74,100 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$26,600
$-1,400 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$43,700
$-2,300 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$74,100
$-3,900 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $24,700
25th Percentile $31,350
Median (50th) $43,111
75th Percentile $58,900
90th Percentile $77,900

Personal Trainer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$49,010
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$48,557
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$38,573
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$37,212
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Personal Trainer in Aurora

Education

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