Personal Care & Fitness Houston, TX Pop. 2,304,580

Personal Trainer Salary in Houston, Texas

The median personal trainer salary in Houston, TX is $43,565 per year, which is 4% below the national median and 4.3% above the Texas state average.

City Median
$43,565
vs State Avg
+$1,815
vs National
$-1,815
Cost of Living
96%

Personal Trainer Salary in Houston by Experience

In Houston, an entry-level personal trainer earns around $26,880, while experienced professionals earn up to $74,880 per year. The local cost of living index is 96% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$26,880
$-1,120 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$44,160
$-1,840 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$74,880
$-3,120 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Houston, TX

Percentile Houston
10th Percentile $24,960
25th Percentile $31,680
Median (50th) $43,565
75th Percentile $59,520
90th Percentile $78,720

Personal Trainer Salary in Other Texas Cities

Austin, TX
$47,649
Pop. 978,908
Dallas, TX
$45,380
Pop. 1,304,379
Fort Worth, TX
$41,750
Pop. 918,915
San Antonio, TX
$39,934
Pop. 1,434,625

How to Become a Personal Trainer in Houston

Education

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