Personal Care & Fitness Maryland (MD) Rank #9 of 50

Personal Trainer Salary in Maryland

The median personal trainer salary in Maryland is $49,918 per year, which is 10.0% above the national median of $45,380.

Median Salary

$49,918

vs National

+$4,538

State Rank

#9 of 50

Cost of Living

110%

Personal Trainer Salary in Maryland by Experience

In Maryland, an entry-level personal trainer earns around $30,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $85,800 per year. The cost of living index in Maryland is 110% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$30,800

+$2,800 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$50,600

+$4,600 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$85,800

+$7,800 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Maryland

Percentile	MD Salary	National	Difference
10th Percentile	$28,600	$26,000	+$2,600
25th Percentile	$36,300	$33,000	+$3,300
Median (50th)	$49,918	$45,380	+$4,538
75th Percentile	$68,200	$62,000	+$6,200
90th Percentile	$90,200	$82,000	+$8,200

Personal Trainer Salary by City in Maryland

The largest employment areas for personal trainers in Maryland include Baltimore, Columbia, Silver Spring, and Germantown. Salaries vary by city based on local cost of living and demand.

Baltimore, MD

$49,010

Pop. 585,708 · COL 108%

Columbia, MD

$53,548

Pop. 104,681 · COL 118%

Silver Spring, MD

$55,364

Pop. 81,015 · COL 122%

Germantown, MD

$52,187

Pop. 90,676 · COL 115%

Waldorf, MD

$47,649

Pop. 77,000 · COL 105%

How to Become a Personal Trainer in Maryland

Education

Most personal trainer positions require a high school diploma. Maryland has several accredited institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Exercise ScienceProgram DesignAnatomyNutritionCPR/AEDClient Motivation

Job Outlook in Maryland

Nationally, personal trainer employment is projected to grow 14% over the next decade (much faster than average). Maryland's demand may vary based on local industry trends.