Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in the U.S. is $47,160 ($22.67 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $47,160
- Mean annual wage
- $52,420
- Median hourly wage
- $22.67
- Employment
- 322,930
322,930 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $28,800 | $13.85 |
| 25th percentile | $35,280 | $16.96 |
| Median (50th) | $47,160 | $22.67 |
| 75th percentile | $61,730 | $29.68 |
| 90th percentile | $83,100 | $39.95 |
Highest-paying states for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $64,620 | 9,200 |
| Connecticut | $61,580 | 2,850 |
| New Jersey | $59,870 | 11,350 |
| Oregon | $58,510 | 4,800 |
| California | $57,990 | 43,600 |
| Nevada | $57,960 | 3,010 |
| Vermont | $57,300 | 710 |
| Washington | $50,830 | 9,270 |
| Wyoming | $50,250 | 560 |
| Colorado | $49,900 | 10,500 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $30,540 median annual wage
- Nebraska: $31,440 median annual wage
- Indiana: $34,960 median annual wage
- Kansas: $35,900 median annual wage
- Iowa: $36,160 median annual wage
Related occupations
- Childcare Workers$34,980
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$32,150
- Recreation Workers$36,560
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,790
- Animal Caretakers$35,360
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
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