Many residents of Minnesota incorporate fitness into their daily lives. In fact, Minneapolis had the second highest number of bicycle commuters in the country in 2008 according to Bicycling Magazine. Adrenaline junkies can take part in white water rafting on the St. Louis River, and Minnesota’s numerous ski slopes provide opportunities for both skiing in the winter and mountain biking the rest of the year.
Minnesota’s residents do a great job of taking advantage of the recreational activities the state has to offer. In fact, the Physical Activity Council rated Minnesota the fifth most active state in the country in 2012.
As a personal trainer, you can find a steady supply of clients among these outdoor enthusiasts who want to stay in top shape, so they can keep enjoying their fitness activities. The best part is you can earn a good salary while you help your clients stay in peak shape.
Salaries and Job Growth for Minnesota’s Personal Trainers
In Minnesota, fitness trainer salaries for those just starting out were 5.5% higher than the national average in 2014, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). DEED provides the full range of salaries for personal trainers in Minnesota as of 2014 based on experience level:
As more and more people realize the importance of physical activity to their health and wellbeing, they are seeking the services of personal trainers. As a result, the number of jobs for these professionals in Minnesota is expected to increase by 8.4% between 2012 and 2022. Job growth is predicted to be exceptionally high in two regions:
- Seven County Minneapolis-St. Paul area – 4%
- Central Minnesota – 5%
Not surprisingly, the Minneapolis-St. Paul area is a great place to look for a job as a personal trainer. It had the tenth highest level of employment of personal trainers of any metropolitan area in the country in 2013 according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
High-Profile Fitness Clubs in Minnesota
Minnesota is the home base for two of the country’s largest fitness chains with powerhouse Anytime Fitness being based in Hastings. The International Health, Racquetball, and Sportsclub Association rated the company number one in its Global 25 list for the number of franchises in 2013. Also, Minnesota Magazine ranked Anytime Fitness as the best company to work for.
Another high-profile fitness company based in Minnesota is Chanhassen’s Life Time Fitness. Its billion dollars in revenue in 2011 gave it the top three ranking on the Top 100 most profitable Health Club list of ClubIndustry.com in 2012.
Minnesota also garnered publicity for having one of the most innovative gyms in the country. Greatist recognized health club Movement Minneapolis on its 2015 list of innovative national gyms for their use of biofeedback.
Personal Trainer Salaries Throughout Minnesota
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics analyzed the salaries of personal trainers in key rural and urban areas of Minnesota in 2013. These professionals earned the highest average salary when they were located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Experienced personal trainers were the most highly paid in rural Southeastern Minnesota: