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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for exercise trainer in the United States is $29.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Exercise Trainer vs Personal Trainer?

AspectExercise TrainerPersonal Trainer
CertificationsCPR/AED, fitness certifications (e.g., ACE, NASM)CPR/AED, fitness certifications (e.g., ACE, NASM)
Work EnvironmentGyms, fitness centers, community centersGyms, private studios, clients' homes
Employer & Industry UsageFitness facilities, gyms, health clubsPersonal training studios, independent practice
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Exercise Trainers and Personal Trainers often share similar certifications and work environments, focusing on helping clients improve fitness. However, Exercise Trainers typically work in gyms or community settings with group or individual sessions, while Personal Trainers often provide personalized, one-on-one coaching, sometimes independently. Both roles require similar credentials and are frequently compared by those seeking fitness guidance.

Do exercise trainers make money?

Exercise trainers typically earn income through client sessions, group classes, or facility employment, with salaries varying based on experience, location, and certifications. Many trainers supplement income by offering personal training packages or online coaching. Earnings can range from hourly wages to commissions or percentages of session fees.

How much money can an exercise trainer make?

Exercise trainers' earnings vary based on experience, location, certifications, and whether they work independently or for a facility. On average, they earn between $30,000 and $70,000 annually, with some experienced trainers or those in high-demand areas earning more. Many trainers supplement income through private sessions or specialized training.

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Infographic showing various Exercise Trainer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 73% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,014 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Clinical Exercise Physiologist

Detroit, MI • On-site

Henry Ford Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees
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Part-time

Medical, Vision

Posted 7 days ago

Henry Ford Health rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 576 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Clinical Exercise Physiologist - Part Time - 20 Hours 

About the Department

Join the Henry Ford Medical Group, one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, dedicated to delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices. As part of our multidisciplinary team, you¿ll work in a collaborative environment with access to leading clinical resources, contributing to innovative programs like Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and Supervised Exercise Therapy. Our team is committed to improving patient outcomes through specialized care for diverse populations, including the elderly, frail adults, children, and those with intellectual disabilities.

Role Overview

As a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, you¿ll evaluate acute and chronic responses to exercise in individuals with varying health statuses, from apparently healthy to those with complex chronic diseases. You¿ll implement behavior change techniques to promote healthy lifestyles, administer exercise stress tests, and supervise clinic-based exercise training programs. Your work will directly support patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, metabolic, and other chronic conditions, helping them achieve better health outcomes.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

  • Evaluate acute and chronic responses to exercise in diverse patient populations.
  • Administer exercise stress tests and supervise clinic-based exercise training programs.
  • Provide physical activity counseling and behavior change techniques to promote adherence to healthy lifestyles.
  • Obtain medical histories, review medications, assess symptoms, and interpret ECGs during rest and exercise.
  • Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care.
Qualifications

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or graduate degree in exercise science/physiology or related field.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the healthcare provider.
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 1 year of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a clinical exercise setting.
  • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP) certification.

What We Offer

Join a team where you can grow your career through collaboration, mission-driven work, and continuous learning opportunities. Be part of a supportive environment that values innovation and the impact of your contributions on patient care.

Join Our Team

Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join Henry Ford Health as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist!


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Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services from Primary and Preventative care, to Complex and Cpecialty care, Health Insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, Virtual care, Pharmacy, Eye care and other Healthcare retail. It is one of the Nation’s leading Academic Medical Centers, recognized for Clinical excellence in Cancer care, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Orthopedics and Sports medicine, and Multi organ transplants. Consistently ranked among the top five NIH funded institutions in Michigan, Henry Ford Health engages in more than 2,000 research projects annually. Equally committed to educating the next generation of Health Professionals, Henry Ford Health trains more than 4,000 Medical students, Residents and fellows every year across 50+ accredited programs. With more than 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford Health is also among Michigan’s largest and most Diverse employers, including nearly 6,000 physicians and researchers from the Henry Ford Medical Group, Henry Ford Physician Network and Jackson Health Network.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1915

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