Personal Care & Fitness Shreveport, LA Pop. 187,593

Personal Trainer Salary in Shreveport, Louisiana

The median personal trainer salary in Shreveport, LA is $38,573 per year, which is 15% below the national median and 6.6% below the Louisiana state average.

City Median
$38,573
vs State Avg
$-2,723
vs National
$-6,807
Cost of Living
85%

Personal Trainer Salary in Shreveport by Experience

In Shreveport, an entry-level personal trainer earns around $23,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $66,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 85% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$23,800
$-4,200 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$39,100
$-6,900 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$66,300
$-11,700 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Shreveport, LA

Percentile Shreveport
10th Percentile $22,100
25th Percentile $28,050
Median (50th) $38,573
75th Percentile $52,700
90th Percentile $69,700

Personal Trainer Salary in Other Louisiana Cities

New Orleans, LA
$44,472
Pop. 383,997
Baton Rouge, LA
$41,750
Pop. 227,470
Lafayette, LA
$39,934
Pop. 121,374
Lake Charles, LA
$39,027
Pop. 80,000

How to Become a Personal Trainer in Shreveport

Education

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