The average salary for a exercise trainers and group fitness instructor in the United States is $51,270, but the range typically falls between $33,700 and $61,610. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $24.65, with a range between $16.2 and $29.62.
There are approximately 279,450 people employed as a exercise trainers and group fitness instructor in the United States. With California, Texas, New York employing the highest number of exercise trainers and group fitness instructors.The state with the best pay for a exercise trainers and group fitness instructor is Vermont, with an average annual salary of $62,720, while West Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $39,780.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $26,840 | $12.91 |
| 25th Percentile | $33,700 | $16.2 |
| Median | $46,480 | $22.35 |
| 75th Percentile | $61,610 | $29.62 |
| 90th Percentile | $80,740 | $38.82 |
The salary of a exercise trainers and group fitness instructor can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a exercise trainers and group fitness instructor in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors are Vermont, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California while the worst states are West Virginia, Ohio, Louisiana, Indiana, South Dakota.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $22,350 | $40,100 | $57,040 |
| Alaska | $28,290 | $52,910 | $72,530 |
| Arizona | $30,100 | $52,730 | $78,940 |
| Arkansas | $23,590 | $37,680 | $51,370 |
| California | $34,100 | $61,340 | $99,770 |
| Colorado | $32,140 | $51,620 | $77,750 |
| Connecticut | $30,560 | $64,600 | $104,070 |
| Delaware | $25,920 | $46,320 | $76,870 |
| District of Columbia | $33,940 | $53,730 | $93,320 |
| Florida | $22,880 | $44,710 | $71,900 |
| Georgia | $26,310 | $49,390 | $79,250 |
| Hawaii | $24,960 | $51,880 | $74,300 |
| Idaho | $15,650 | $41,780 | $60,720 |
| Illinois | $29,500 | $54,830 | $79,970 |
| Indiana | $22,780 | $40,180 | $59,470 |
| Iowa | $19,970 | $34,750 | $48,600 |
| Kansas | $22,730 | $39,730 | $59,610 |
| Kentucky | $24,050 | $45,660 | $74,550 |
| Louisiana | $21,320 | $38,930 | $62,940 |
| Maine | $32,590 | $46,380 | $69,380 |
| Maryland | $29,400 | $51,640 | $80,470 |
| Massachusetts | $31,860 | $57,360 | $89,820 |
| Michigan | $23,930 | $47,810 | $80,610 |
| Minnesota | $33,440 | $52,470 | $76,490 |
| Mississippi | $17,750 | $39,230 | $62,340 |
| Missouri | $24,960 | $40,690 | $65,190 |
| Montana | $28,250 | $43,500 | $62,710 |
| Nebraska | $23,550 | $42,330 | $60,520 |
| Nevada | $22,120 | $43,480 | $65,110 |
| New Hampshire | $27,880 | $47,850 | $70,740 |
| New Jersey | $31,160 | $66,970 | $99,950 |
| New Mexico | $24,960 | $40,660 | $64,490 |
| New York | $31,200 | $65,370 | $117,950 |
| North Carolina | $25,640 | $48,750 | $74,130 |
| North Dakota | $24,770 | $40,840 | $56,330 |
| Ohio | $22,170 | $37,550 | $58,700 |
| Oklahoma | $23,730 | $45,280 | $61,770 |
| Oregon | $35,510 | $55,040 | $77,950 |
| Pennsylvania | $25,810 | $46,990 | $68,990 |
| Rhode Island | $28,630 | $47,060 | $73,420 |
| South Carolina | $21,890 | $41,720 | $61,950 |
| South Dakota | $27,300 | $39,360 | $60,450 |
| Tennessee | $20,830 | $40,800 | $64,500 |
| Texas | $20,710 | $42,880 | $70,260 |
| Utah | $25,640 | $53,630 | $82,540 |
| Vermont | $38,750 | $62,720 | $81,490 |
| Virginia | $26,070 | $45,590 | $65,470 |
| Washington | $34,870 | $58,860 | $96,790 |
| West Virginia | $21,750 | $39,780 | $62,830 |
| Wisconsin | $22,730 | $44,150 | $66,410 |
| Wyoming | $26,070 | $40,940 | $53,850 |
Even between cities, the salary of a exercise trainers and group fitness instructor can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $82,820.The city with the lowest average salary for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is Hammond, LA with an average salary of $28,350.
Areas with highest average salaries for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors
Areas with lowest average salaries for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors
The number of exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of exercise trainers and group fitness instructors has increased by 31,380. On average, the number of exercise trainers and group fitness instructors has been increasing by 3.2% each year. The salary of exercise trainers and group fitness instructors has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of exercise trainers and group fitness instructors has increased by $5,620. On average, the salary of exercise trainers and group fitness instructors has been increasing by 3.1% each year.
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors are part of the personal care and service occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all personal care and service occupations jobs here.
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