How long does personal trainer training take in New Hampshire?

Most people become a Personal Trainer in New Hampshire through an NCCA-accredited CPT credential (NASM, ACE, or ISSA) plus CPR/AED; most states do not license personal trainers.

Do personal trainers need a license in New Hampshire?

No statewide license is required for personal trainers in New Hampshire. Most employers expect industry certifications such as NASM, ACE, or ISSA CPT.

How to Become a Personal Trainer in New Hampshire (2026)

Q: How much do personal trainers earn in New Hampshire?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), personal trainers in New Hampshire earned a median annual wage of approximately $49,360.

Q: What is the job outlook for personal trainers in New Hampshire?

New Hampshire currently employs approximately 1,500 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 11.9% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034.

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

New Hampshire employs about 1,500 personal trainers earning a median $49,360 a year (BLS OEWS, May 2025). Training as a Personal Trainer here means completing an NCCA-accredited CPT credential (NASM, ACE, or ISSA) plus CPR/AED; most states do not license personal trainers.

Compare Personal Trainer Schools in New Hampshire

BOC Score, tuition, graduation rate, and median graduate earnings from federal IPEDS and U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard data. Tuition is the published annual figure for the latest reported year and excludes room, board, books and fees. Earnings are reported across all programs at the school (all majors), not a single trade. Distance is measured from the page's primary location.
#	School	BOC Score (0–100)	Tuition (published, per year)	Median grad earnings (all majors)	Graduation rate	Online	Distance
1	Focus Personal Training Institute	68.8	Contact school for pricing	$38,614	79%	Yes*	208 mi
2	Suffolk County Community College	68.2	$6,630 in-state / $12,460 out-of-state	$50,418	29%	Yes*	176 mi
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3	Hudson Valley Community College	62.7	$6,796 in-state / $11,852 out-of-state	$54,719	35%	Yes*	104 mi
4	Central Maine Community College	58.7	$4,140 in-state / $7,020 out-of-state	$51,345	30%	Yes*	99 mi
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5	SUNY Westchester Community College	55.9	$5,948 in-state / $12,486 out-of-state	$112,190	25%	Yes*	181 mi
6	Sussex County Community College	53.8	$5,544 in-state / $9,024 out-of-state	$41,662	37%	Yes*	214 mi
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7	Mount Wachusett Community College	53.3	$6,160 in-state / $11,080 out-of-state	$53,977	24%	Yes*	44 mi
8	Northern Essex Community College	52.4	$6,732 in-state / $12,516 out-of-state	$52,743	21%	Yes*	46 mi
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9	Community College of Rhode Island	51.2	$5,550 in-state / $14,834 out-of-state	$51,971	26%	Yes*	104 mi
10	Quincy College	49.7	$8,938	$59,190	15%	Yes*	76 mi
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Schools closest to the page's primary location are gathered first, then ranked by BOC Score; distance from the page's primary location is shown for reference. The BOC Score is an independent measure of school outcomes (graduation, earnings, net price, retention) expressed as a 0–100 percentile within each school's peer group; higher is better and advertising never affects it. *Online availability refers to coursework; hands-on trade training is completed in person. Read the full methodology.

New Hampshire employs approximately 1,500 personal trainers according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $49,360 ¹. Nationally, personal trainer employment is projected to grow 11.9% from 2024 to 2034, with about 74,200 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a Personal Trainer in New Hampshire, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

At a Glance

Training paths: NCCA-accredited personal trainer certification program (find programs)
Typical timeline: an NCCA-accredited CPT credential (NASM, ACE, or ISSA) plus CPR/AED; most states do not license personal trainers
Exam: NASM, ACE, or ISSA CPT
Median wage (New Hampshire): $49,360 per year ¹

Quick Answers About How to Become a Personal Trainer in New Hampshire

How to become a Personal Trainer in New Hampshire? Complete an NCCA-accredited CPT credential (NASM, ACE, or ISSA) plus CPR/AED; most states do not license personal trainers. Confirm credential rules with the program and employer.

How long does it take? Most people finish an NCCA-accredited CPT credential (NASM, ACE, or ISSA) plus CPR/AED; most states do not license personal trainers. Confirm current hour totals with the program and employer.

Do I need a license in New Hampshire? Most states do not require a statewide occupational license. Employers typically expect NASM, ACE, or ISSA CPT. See the licensing section below.

What do personal trainers earn in New Hampshire? The median annual wage for personal trainers in New Hampshire is $49,360 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $30,750 and experienced professionals can earn $82,600 or more ¹.

How to Become a Personal Trainer in New Hampshire

Meet basic requirements. Certifying bodies typically expect a high school diploma or GED. This is not a state occupational license.
Choose an NCCA-accredited CPT. Pick NASM, ACE, ISSA, ACSM, or NSCA. Do not treat horse-racing trainer or private-investigator trainer licenses as personal training credentials.
Earn CPR/AED. Most certifying bodies and gyms require current CPR/AED before or with the exam.
Pass the CPT exam and get floor hours. Pass the cert exam, then gain supervised gym or studio hours. This is not a registered apprenticeship and most states have no personal-trainer license board.

Steps and hour totals vary by credential level; confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Personal Trainer License Requirements in New Hampshire

Most states do not license personal trainers. Employers expect an NCCA-accredited CPT (NASM, ACE, ISSA, or similar) plus CPR/AED.

Typical path

Choose an NCCA-accredited CPT.
Earn CPR/AED.
Pass the cert exam.
Confirm any rare local registration with the city or gym, not a racing commission.

Hour totals, fees, and reciprocity rules change. Confirm current requirements with the program and employer before you enroll.

Personal Trainer Wages by Metro Area in New Hampshire

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Wages by Metro Area in New Hampshire

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics ( OES data), exercise trainers and group fitness instructors wages in New Hampshire vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Boston-Cambridge-Newton	7,350	$65,190	$72,780	$36,120	$105,390
Manchester-Nashua	550	$50,160	$55,780	$30,750	$95,680

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for personal trainers in New Hampshire? New Hampshire currently employs approximately 1,500 personal trainers ¹. Nationally, personal trainer employment is projected to grow 11.9% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in New Hampshire? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and state-approved training programs. Use the school finder above to search for programs in New Hampshire.

How much do personal trainers earn in New Hampshire compared to the national average? The median annual wage for personal trainers in New Hampshire is $49,360, which is $3,180 above the national median of $46,180 according to BLS data ¹.

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Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)