Personal Care & Fitness Portland, ME Pop. 68,408

Personal Trainer Salary in Portland, Maine

The median personal trainer salary in Portland, ME is $49,010 per year, which is 8.0% above the national median and 10.2% above the Maine state average.

City Median
$49,010
vs State Avg
+$4,538
vs National
+$3,630
Cost of Living
108%

Personal Trainer Salary in Portland by Experience

In Portland, an entry-level personal trainer earns around $30,240, while experienced professionals earn up to $84,240 per year. The local cost of living index is 108% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$30,240
+$2,240 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$49,680
+$3,680 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$84,240
+$6,240 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Portland, ME

Percentile Portland
10th Percentile $28,080
25th Percentile $35,640
Median (50th) $49,010
75th Percentile $66,960
90th Percentile $88,560

Personal Trainer Salary in Other Maine Cities

South Portland, ME
$47,649
Pop. 25,665
Bangor, ME
$41,750
Pop. 32,029
Lewiston, ME
$40,842
Pop. 37,121
Auburn, ME
$40,388
Pop. 23,926

How to Become a Personal Trainer in Portland

Education

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