Personal Care & Fitness Rockford, IL Pop. 148,655

Personal Trainer Salary in Rockford, Illinois

The median personal trainer salary in Rockford, IL is $37,212 per year, which is 18% below the national median and 13.7% below the Illinois state average.

City Median
$37,212
vs State Avg
$-5,899
vs National
$-8,168
Cost of Living
82%

Personal Trainer Salary in Rockford by Experience

In Rockford, an entry-level personal trainer earns around $22,960, while experienced professionals earn up to $63,960 per year. The local cost of living index is 82% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$22,960
$-5,040 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$37,720
$-8,280 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$63,960
$-14,040 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Rockford, IL

Percentile Rockford
10th Percentile $21,320
25th Percentile $27,060
Median (50th) $37,212
75th Percentile $50,840
90th Percentile $67,240

Personal Trainer Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$49,010
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$48,557
Pop. 2,693,976
Aurora, IL
$43,111
Pop. 197,757
Springfield, IL
$38,573
Pop. 114,394

How to Become a Personal Trainer in Rockford

Education

Most personal trainer positions require a high school diploma. Rockford 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 Rockford may vary based on local industry and population growth.